Question 1

Which statement regarding conduct disorder and comorbidity is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety disorders and mood disorders are more common in children with CD. 
B)  Between 35 and 40% of children with CD will later be diagnosed with APD. 
C)  Most children first diagnosed with ODD will progress to CD. 
D)  Children who exhibit ADHD are more likely to develop conduct disorder. 
E)  Individuals diagnosed with CD are prone to exhibit ADHD and/or substance abuse problems. 
A)  Anxiety disorders and mood disorders are more common in children with CD. 
B)  Between 35 and 40% of children with CD will later be diagnosed with APD. 
C)  Most children first diagnosed with ODD will progress to CD. 
D)  Children who exhibit ADHD are more likely to develop conduct disorder. 
E)  Individuals diagnosed with CD are prone to exhibit ADHD and/or substance abuse problems. C

Question 2

The prevalence of mental disorders varies by the sex and age of the child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A biological predisposition to ADHD is supported by the fact that the heritability of ADHD may be as high as __________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  77 
B)  55 
C)  10 
D)  25 
E)  42 
A)  77 
B)  55 
C)  10 
D)  25 
E)  42 A

Question 4

Recognition of child psychopathology began in the early 19ᵗʰ century however the importance of parenting factors was not recognized until the teachings of Anna Freud and Melanie Klein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

At 5 years of age, Tyra's parents brought her to a psychologist because she would hide from people at school and refuse to take part in new or different activities. She would best be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  developmentally challenged. 
B)  temperamentally bold. 
C)  undercontrolled. 
D)  behaviourally inhibited. 
E)  insecurely attached. 
A)  developmentally challenged. 
B)  temperamentally bold. 
C)  undercontrolled. 
D)  behaviourally inhibited. 
E)  insecurely attached.

Question 6

All of the following results found after an evaluation of the Incredible Years Parent Program are true except

Accepted Answer

A)  A general increase in positive parenting. 
B)  A decrease in harsh discipline. 
C)  Increases in prosocial behaviour. 
D)  Reductions in conduct problems. 
E)  An ineffectiveness when used with teachers. 
A)  A general increase in positive parenting. 
B)  A decrease in harsh discipline. 
C)  Increases in prosocial behaviour. 
D)  Reductions in conduct problems. 
E)  An ineffectiveness when used with teachers.

Question 7

The primary aim of anxiety treatment is

Accepted Answer

A)  to change the child's environment in order to limit the exposure to the anxiety-provoking situations. 
B)  to modify cognitions that give rise to the fear / anxiety response and avoidance behaviors. 
C)  to assist the child in problem-solving around stimuli that cannot be avoided. 
D)  to identify healthier ways of avoiding exposure to stressors. 
E)  to reduce physical symptoms and avoidance behaviors. 
A)  to change the child's environment in order to limit the exposure to the anxiety-provoking situations. 
B)  to modify cognitions that give rise to the fear / anxiety response and avoidance behaviors. 
C)  to assist the child in problem-solving around stimuli that cannot be avoided. 
D)  to identify healthier ways of avoiding exposure to stressors. 
E)  to reduce physical symptoms and avoidance behaviors.

Question 8

What three groups of symptoms are considered important in the diagnostic criteria for ADHD in the DSM-IV-TR?

Accepted Answer

A)  inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity 
B)  hyperactivity, impulsivity, misbehaviour 
C)  inattention, impulsivity, temper tantrums 
D)  inattention, withdrawal, inappropriate emotion 
E)  inattention, hyperactivity, bullying 
A)  inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity 
B)  hyperactivity, impulsivity, misbehaviour 
C)  inattention, impulsivity, temper tantrums 
D)  inattention, withdrawal, inappropriate emotion 
E)  inattention, hyperactivity, bullying

Question 9

"Bullycide" has not been formally addressed among the provinces with the exception of

Accepted Answer

A)  British Columbia and Alberta. 
B)  Alberta and Saskatchewan. 
C)  Ontario and Quebec. 
D)  Newfoundland and New Brunswick. 
E)  Manitoba and Ontario. 
A)  British Columbia and Alberta. 
B)  Alberta and Saskatchewan. 
C)  Ontario and Quebec. 
D)  Newfoundland and New Brunswick. 
E)  Manitoba and Ontario.

Question 10

Initial accounts of abnormal child behaviour were attributed to

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic defects. 
B)  societal factors. 
C)  inadequate parenting. 
D)  lack of education. 
E)  malnutrition. 
A)  genetic defects. 
B)  societal factors. 
C)  inadequate parenting. 
D)  lack of education. 
E)  malnutrition.

Question 11

Tricyclic antidepressants and benzodiazepines are recommended as the best form of pharmacological treatment for SAD and GAD in children and adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

It remains to be demonstrated whether the manifestations and symptoms of childhood- vs. adult-onset mood and anxiety disorders are the same, however

Accepted Answer

A)  most research to date supports that they are different. 
B)  most research to date supports that they are the same. 
C)  research to date is highly conflicted. 
D)  anxiety disorders tend to be homotypically continuous whereas mood disorders generally do not. 
E)  mood disorders tend to be homotypically continuous whereas anxiety disorders generally do not. 
A)  most research to date supports that they are different. 
B)  most research to date supports that they are the same. 
C)  research to date is highly conflicted. 
D)  anxiety disorders tend to be homotypically continuous whereas mood disorders generally do not. 
E)  mood disorders tend to be homotypically continuous whereas anxiety disorders generally do not.

Question 13

Describe how fear conditioning may result in anxiety disorders in children.

Accepted Answer

According to Pine (2007) natural threats

Question 14

Adolescents diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder would most likely display

Accepted Answer

A)  concern about a parent. 
B)  sadness and withdrawal. 
C)  nightmares. 
D)  school refusal and headaches or stomach aches. 
E)  excessive distress upon separation from a parent. 
A)  concern about a parent. 
B)  sadness and withdrawal. 
C)  nightmares. 
D)  school refusal and headaches or stomach aches. 
E)  excessive distress upon separation from a parent.

Question 15

The risk of developing ADHD is increased when a genetic predisposition is combined with

Accepted Answer

A)  low maternal IQ. 
B)  maternal drinking. 
C)  maternal smoking. 
D)  low birth weight. 
E)  socioeconomic status. 
A)  low maternal IQ. 
B)  maternal drinking. 
C)  maternal smoking. 
D)  low birth weight. 
E)  socioeconomic status.

Question 16

Selective mutism in children is considered by clinicians to be a form of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  specific phobia 
B)  SAD 
C)  social phobia 
D)  GAD 
E)  DSH 
A)  specific phobia 
B)  SAD 
C)  social phobia 
D)  GAD 
E)  DSH

Question 17

The prevalence of common child behavioural problems were not documented until the

Accepted Answer

A)  1970s. 
B)  1950s. 
C)  1960s. 
D)  1940s. 
E)  1930s. 
A)  1970s. 
B)  1950s. 
C)  1960s. 
D)  1940s. 
E)  1930s.

Question 18

According to the Ontario Child Health Study, only ___________ children who suffer from a psychiatric disorder receive services.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 6 
B)  1 in 3 
C)  1 in 8 
D)  1 in 10 
E)  1 in 15 
A)  1 in 6 
B)  1 in 3 
C)  1 in 8 
D)  1 in 10 
E)  1 in 15

Question 19

MRI studies have shown that ADHD is associated with abnormalities of the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prefrontal cortex and basal ganglia 
B)  basal ganglia and hippocampus 
C)  temporal and occipital lobes 
D)  thalamus and prefrontal cortex 
E)  cerebellum and frontal lobes 
A)  prefrontal cortex and basal ganglia 
B)  basal ganglia and hippocampus 
C)  temporal and occipital lobes 
D)  thalamus and prefrontal cortex 
E)  cerebellum and frontal lobes

Question 20

___________ is likely to lead to future offspring with a high genetic load for conduct problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Comorbidity 
B)  Assortative mating 
C)  Heterotypic continuity 
D)  Gene-Environment interaction 
E)  Homotypic consistency 
A)  Comorbidity 
B)  Assortative mating 
C)  Heterotypic continuity 
D)  Gene-Environment interaction 
E)  Homotypic consistency

Which statement regarding conduct disorder and comorbidity is NOT true?

The prevalence of mental disorders varies by the sex and age of the child.

A biological predisposition to ADHD is supported by the fact that the heritability of ADHD may be as high as __________ percent.

Recognition of child psychopathology began in the early 19ᵗʰ century however the importance of parenting factors was not recognized until the teachings of Anna Freud and Melanie Klein.

At 5 years of age, Tyra's parents brought her to a psychologist because she would hide from people at school and refuse to take part in new or different activities. She would best be described as

All of the following results found after an evaluation of the Incredible Years Parent Program are true except

The primary aim of anxiety treatment is

What three groups of symptoms are considered important in the diagnostic criteria for ADHD in the DSM-IV-TR?

"Bullycide" has not been formally addressed among the provinces with the exception of

Initial accounts of abnormal child behaviour were attributed to

Tricyclic antidepressants and benzodiazepines are recommended as the best form of pharmacological treatment for SAD and GAD in children and adolescents.

It remains to be demonstrated whether the manifestations and symptoms of childhood- vs. adult-onset mood and anxiety disorders are the same, however

Describe how fear conditioning may result in anxiety disorders in children.

Adolescents diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder would most likely display

The risk of developing ADHD is increased when a genetic predisposition is combined with

Selective mutism in children is considered by clinicians to be a form of ________.

The prevalence of common child behavioural problems were not documented until the

According to the Ontario Child Health Study, only ___________ children who suffer from a psychiatric disorder receive services.

MRI studies have shown that ADHD is associated with abnormalities of the ___________.

___________ is likely to lead to future offspring with a high genetic load for conduct problems.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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Exam 15: Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Which statement regarding conduct disorder and comorbidity is NOT true?

The prevalence of mental disorders varies by the sex and age of the child.

A biological predisposition to ADHD is supported by the fact that the heritability of ADHD may be as high as __________ percent.

Recognition of child psychopathology began in the early 19ᵗʰ century however the importance of parenting factors was not recognized until the teachings of Anna Freud and Melanie Klein.

At 5 years of age, Tyra's parents brought her to a psychologist because she would hide from people at school and refuse to take part in new or different activities. She would best be described as

All of the following results found after an evaluation of the Incredible Years Parent Program are true except

The primary aim of anxiety treatment is

What three groups of symptoms are considered important in the diagnostic criteria for ADHD in the DSM-IV-TR?

"Bullycide" has not been formally addressed among the provinces with the exception of

Initial accounts of abnormal child behaviour were attributed to

Tricyclic antidepressants and benzodiazepines are recommended as the best form of pharmacological treatment for SAD and GAD in children and adolescents.

It remains to be demonstrated whether the manifestations and symptoms of childhood- vs. adult-onset mood and anxiety disorders are the same, however

Describe how fear conditioning may result in anxiety disorders in children.

Adolescents diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder would most likely display

The risk of developing ADHD is increased when a genetic predisposition is combined with

Selective mutism in children is considered by clinicians to be a form of ________.

The prevalence of common child behavioural problems were not documented until the

According to the Ontario Child Health Study, only ___________ children who suffer from a psychiatric disorder receive services.

MRI studies have shown that ADHD is associated with abnormalities of the ___________.

___________ is likely to lead to future offspring with a high genetic load for conduct problems.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters