Exam 4: Development

Schizophrenia typically occurs in young adulthood and is accompanied by significant occupational or social dysfunction. The diagnosis is based on self-reported experiences and observed behaviors. There are no medical tests to validate the existence of this disorder. What are some reported symptoms?

Social cognitive theory believes that behavior is affected by environmental influences, personal factors, and attributes of the behavior itself. What is the most important concept within this theory that determines a person's behavior change?

Bethany was called in to have a conference with her supervisor at work. He wanted to discuss problems being observed with her work day. Many times Bethany has been seen dozing off at her desk. She forgets assignments and due dates for reports, while showing an inability to concentrate on tasks. Bethany explains she has been having headaches and will attempt to do better. What could Bethany being suffering from?

Allan has to give a huge presentation before the board members of his company. He has no problem getting his point across to fellow workers, but is extremely worried about this particular event. Once Allan enters the room and stands in front of his audience, he goes into a panic attack and has to leave. Allan is displaying signs of what problem?

Henry lives in an apartment with several tenants. He avoids all contact with his neighbors and does not have any friends. When Henry sees a neighbor coming down the hall, he will turn and go the other direction to evade simple conversation or eye contact. His life is very lonely and he makes no effort to rectify the situation. What kind of personality disorder does Henry suffer from?

Five-year-old Jesse has been displaying inappropriate behaviors on the playground. He wants to take other children's toys, push them off the swings when he wants a turn, and knocks kids down to get to the slide. Jesse clearly does not like to share or wait in line during recess. His teacher started conditioning him by providing the opportunity of being first in line for recess when he displays appropriate playing behaviors the previous day. Eventually, Jesse found that he could get to the swings and slide faster if he behaved. Conditioning occurs through interaction with the environment. What theory of learning is based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through this conditioning?

Jacob is a kindergartner at Lewis Elementary School. His teacher, Ms. Shirley, is concerned about specific behaviors the child is exhibiting. Jacob forgets his school supplies constantly and does not appear to be able to focus well. He becomes bored with a task after just a few minutes, cannot complete homework assignments, and does not listen when spoken to. Ms. Shirley feels that his behaviors are becoming a handicap in the classroom and refers him for what kind of diagnosis assessment?