Deck 4: Classification, assessment and Diagnosis, and Intervention

Question 1

All of the following are key assumptions of the medical model of psychopathology except that disorders are:

A)endogenous.
B)categorical.
C)universal.
D)associated with "constitutional dysfunction."

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The fact that Dr.Samuels and Dr.Yang both agree that young Anthony has some sort of mood disorder reflects the construct of validity.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

________ refers to likelihood that different clinicians would classify a child in the same category,while ________indicates that classifications reflect real-life situations.

Answer 3

Reliability;validity

Question 4

An understanding of developmental pathways and timing of a child's disorder helps mental health practitioners develop effective and timely interventions.

Question 5

Emma often hits her younger sister as well as her peers and frequently refuses to do what adults tell her to do.According to Achenbach,Emma's behaviors would most likely fall in the ________.

Question 6

Dr.Kelly is gathering information on her latest client by talking with the child's parents,teachers,and the child.She is most likely engaging in which aspect of assessment?

A)observation
B)testing
C)interview
D)review

Question 7

Process research focuses on the factors related to change that occur as a result of intervention.

Question 8

Austin,a 19-year-old student who has cerebral palsy,is being evaluated by the school psychologist to help in determining his current educational needs.As a child with a disability,Austin's educational rights are protected under which of the following?

A)Diagnostic and Statistical Classification System
B)Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
C)Educational Rehabilitation Act
D)Individuals with Disabilities Rights Act

Question 9

Tertiary prevention focuses on minimizing further negative impact of psychopathology on a child's development.

Question 10

A therapist who attempts to understand the degree to which a particular behavior exists within a child rather than the kind of behavior would be utilizing which type of classification system?

A)internalizing
B)dimensional
C)categorical
D)externalizing

Question 11

The process of deciding whether a child can or should be diagnosed with one specific mental health disorder over another is known as classification.

Question 12

All of the children at Hoover Elementary participate in a weekly social skills lesson conducted by the school counselor.This would most likely be which type of intervention?

A)universal prevention
B)selective prevention
C)tertiary prevention
D)indicated prevention

Question 13

Cross-cultural research confirms the existence of similar dimensions of psychopathology in 30 different societies.This finding supports the ________ of classification systems.

A)validity
B)existence
C)cross-cultural reliability
D)comorbidity

Question 14

Anthony displays a high level of anxiety as well as withdrawal from his peers and family.Anthony's behaviors would likely be described as internalizing.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is most true regarding the effects of labeling a child with a psychiatric disorder?

A)Labeling is stigmatizing and demeaning to all children and their parents.
B)Labeling may diminish the fact that children have areas in their lives in which they are not disabled.
C)Labeling may ignore the fact that children have more than one disability.
D)Labels create confusion amongst mental health practitioners and make effective treatment more unlikely.

Question 16

The authors of the text propose that classification systems improve research efforts related to developmental psychopathology.

Question 17

All of the following are types of interventions that focus of preventative measures except:

A)universal.
B)indicated.
C)targeted.
D)selective.

Question 18

One of the advantages of standardized testing is that it:

A)allows for a measure of growth over time.
B)provides an accurate diagnosis of psychopathology and comorbidity.
C)leads to treatment recommendations.
D)can provide a basis of comparison to other typically developing children.

Question 19

Dr.Samuelson diagnosed Ruth with intellectual developmental disability when she was five years old and confirmed that same diagnosis when she was 12.This is an example of which type of reliability?

A)interrater
B)intrarater
C)internal
D)cross-time

Question 20

The Diagnosis and Statistical Manual has included descriptions of disorders unique to childhood since the first edition.

Question 21

Define a give an example of primary and secondary prevention.

Question 22

Peter is writing a grant that will provide mental health services in the schools for all students,regardless of their family's ability to pay.This program would be considered a/n ________preventive measure.

Question 23

Dr.Schreck is a researcher who wants to know how accurate the autism diagnosis is for children below the age of 2.Discuss what types of reliability and validity she might be interested in examining in her research.

Question 24

Evaluate the following quote in terms of how this fact hinders or enhances the diagnosis and treatment of a child: "one of the most consistent research findings related to assessment is that individuals who provide information seldom agree with one another about the type,scope,or cause of the difficulties."

Question 25

Describe why it is important for clinicians to collaborate with school personnel in the treatment of children with psychiatric disorders.

Question 26

Discuss the pros and cons of "labeling" a child with a significant mental health disorder.

Question 27

Discuss ways in which parents may have differing views of a child's problems.Also discuss how and why parents and children may view problems differently.

Question 28

A child who is beginning to display symptoms which may be related to parental neglect would benefit from a/n________ prevention program.

Question 29

As a part of a psychiatric evaluation,Dominique is first telling the clinician what she sees in a series of pictures and then answering questions about herself.The first assessment is an example of a/n ________ while the second is an example of a/n ________.

Question 30

Define and give examples of the four different types of comorbidity.

Question 31

A teacher who works with students with psychiatric disorders must be familiar with the act known as ________.

Question 32

Identify two benefits and two drawbacks of clinical classification specific to the field of developmental psychopathology.

Question 33

Describe the role of culture in the use of classification systems.

Question 34

When two conditions exist at the same time this is called ________;while if they occur one after the other this is called ________.

Question 35

Describe three different methods a clinician may use to assess a child for depression.

Question 36

Discuss how and why parents and families must be involved in the treatment of children with psychiatric disorders.

Question 37

Develop an assessment protocol for a 10-year-old who is experiencing behavior problems at school and at home.These problems include physical and verbal aggression towards peers and siblings,refusing to follow school rules,and engaging in dangerous behaviors such as running out in the street.Include a rationale for each of our assessment recommendations.

Question 38

Based on what you've read,develop a lobbying strategy to present to policy makers regarding the necessary key components of an effective primary,secondary,and tertiary intervention program for children.

Question 39

Compare and contrast the bottom-up and top-down processes as they relate to the dimensional classification system.Identify at least one benefit of the dimensional classification system.

Question 40

When clinicians attempt to improve their accuracy in diagnosing psychopathology in children,they are concerned with ________.