Exam 2: Assessment

3% to 5% of children are diagnosed with this disorder throughout the world. 2% to 16% of these are school-aged children. It is characterized by the co-existence of hyperactivity and attention problems. Management normally requires a combination of medication with behavior modifications, counseling, and lifestyle modifications. When assessing a child with these symptoms, what kind of diagnosis seems appropriate?

Nathaniel's mother keeps getting notes from her son's teacher. The educator is concerned about specific behaviors the child is exhibiting. Nathaniel does not appear to focus well and cannot remember to bring his books to class. He does not listen when spoken to, becomes bored with a task after just a few minutes, and cannot complete homework assignments. The teacher stresses that his behaviors are becoming a handicap in the classroom and refers him for what kind of diagnosis assessment?

Activation of the "fight or flight" response occurs when an individual is faced with a physical threat that can result in serious harm or death. One may become defensive or run away to escape injury. This same response is felt when problems complicate our lives, such as losing a home. The mind is motivated to resolve the problem and this assessment may diagnose what problem?

Noah has impairment in social interaction and communication with restricted interest in most activities. Most children with this disorder have a problem in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors such as facial expressions and body postures. He is an active child, but prefers to play by himself. What disorder is being described?

Calvin is an 8-year-old who has difficulty with involuntary movements and vocalizations. He will stamp his feet while echoing what others say. Calvin has very little control over his behaviors and symptoms appear to be increasing with age. The child needs to complete a series of foot stampings before he seems to calm down and relax. These symptoms mimic what kind of disorder?

Melody's mother has never had a great memory when it comes to intricate details, but lately she is noticing more of a loss. Five years ago, her mother was diagnosed with a slight case of dementia. Lately, she is demonstrating confusion and other major changes in her way of thinking. Testing from the mother's doctor confirms that brain cells are failing and an assessment by a clinical social worker clarifies what disorder?

Mania describes an increasingly restless, energetic, powerful period in one's mental state. These characteristics often cause lavish spending sprees or impulsive sex. This high-flying mood can spiral into irritation, confusion, or the feeling of being trapped. An assessment with these findings would diagnose an individual with what disorder?

One of the key factors in achieving safety, permanence, and the well-being of a child is the creation of an effective assessment. This should engage the family and child as partners in planning. Face-to-face family team meetings are useful for assessing needs and recognizing strengths. Community and informal support systems may also be involved. What type of assessment is being described?

There are several theories on the aging process of older adults. Interaction with other people largely depends upon their health and mobility. What was once a large network of social circles slowly dwindles down to a few precious relatives. What process should be considered within an assessment that views this withdrawal as beneficial to the aging individual and their community?

Operant behavior functions on the environment and is maintained by its consequences, while classical conditioning deals with the conditioning of reflexive behaviors which are elicited by antecedent conditions. Operant conditioning is distinguished from classical conditioning in that it deals with the modification of voluntary behaviors. When making an assessment, which of the following is not a basic consequence of operant conditioning?

Fred is a 16-year-old who has been in a lot of trouble. He is currently on juvenile probation for stealing property from neighbors. The adolescent will pick fights with other kids at school and within the community. Fred shows disregard for his safety and demonstrates violent behaviors. What disorder appropriately defines this teen?

An unstable family relationship has caused Linda to have feelings of low self-esteem. The client feels that coping with problems and managing stress requires her to take control of something. With this in mind, Linda places a focus on her body. She feels to master her emotions and find happiness, she must achieve the ideal thinness. What kind of disorder would an assessment identify?

Traditional therapy has not been effective due to only focusing on the cause of the problem. This places the client in a passive and helpless role. A better approach is solution focused therapy where clients move from what's wrong to what's right. After assessing the problem, what should be the therapist's first goal?

Anxiety disorders develop when we have a high response to minor or common problems. Individuals who suffer with this problem feel like the anxiety never ends and it interferes with problem-solving. Medication can help treat this disorder, but psychotherapy is also required. When does anxiety reach a severe problem?

A behavior or response that is followed by a negative stimulus will often decrease the frequency of that behavior. A young boy will not do his homework. When the homework is not completed, he loses his video game system for the night. What consequence of operant conditioning does this describe?

When a child is able to get away with anything, their impulses increase to an uncontrollable problem. They will seek out attention on purpose, hoping someone will take notice. An assessment of the behavior may demonstrate what disorder?

Humanistic Therapy overlaps considerably with existential approaches and emphasizes the growth and fulfillment of the self through self-mastery, self-examination, and creative expression. Although the influences of the unconscious and society are taken into account, when making an assessment, what is at the core of humanistic therapy?

Toby has suffered from depression his whole life. He has seen many doctors and tried several medications. The recommendation for Toby is to attend therapy that will promote positive reinforcement, social skills training, and modeling. The idea is to analyze the information gathered from the patient and make temporary changes in his daily activities. What kind of therapy should he attend?

Over a third of people in various countries meet criteria for major categories of this disorder at some point in their life. Psychotherapy and psychiatric medication are two major treatment options. It is defined as a psychological or behavioral pattern related to disability or distress occurring within an individual and is not a part of their normal development. Which disorder is being described?

Covert conditioning is often seen with self-help methods and has not reached the popularity of other therapies. Some clinicians report a mind has the ability to spontaneously generate imagery that can provide intuitive solutions or even improve an individual's typical reaction to situations. Assessing this condition, what kind of reward would be most beneficial?