Question 1

A clearly defined group used to compare an individual child's test score against is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  reference group. 
B)  comparative group. 
C)  standard group. 
D)  norm group. 
A)  reference group. 
B)  comparative group. 
C)  standard group. 
D)  norm group.

Question 2

Distinguish between idiographic and nomothetic case formulations, and indicate when each of these formulations is useful.

Accepted Answer

The focus of clinical assessment is to o

Question 3

Which factor would typically be addressed in the developmental/family history component of the initial interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Child's birth weight 
B)  Age at which the child began eating solid foods 
C)  Mental history of parents and siblings 
D)  Parent responsibilities at problem onset 
A)  Child's birth weight 
B)  Age at which the child began eating solid foods 
C)  Mental history of parents and siblings 
D)  Parent responsibilities at problem onset

Question 4

Analyzing information and drawing conclusions about the nature or cause of a problem refers to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a clinical description 
B)  diagnosis 
C)  prognosis 
D)  treatment planning, and evaluation 
A)  a clinical description 
B)  diagnosis 
C)  prognosis 
D)  treatment planning, and evaluation

Question 5

____ refers to efforts to increase adherence with treatment over time to prevent reoccurrence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintenance 
B)  Prevention 
C)  Treatment 
D)  Intervention 
A)  Maintenance 
B)  Prevention 
C)  Treatment 
D)  Intervention

Question 6

Which activity is particularly compatible with the dimensional approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communicating with other clinicians 
B)  Researching the degree of association between two variables 
C)  Creating a treatment plan based on all of the child behaviors 
D)  Taking the entire package of child behaviors into account when diagnosing 
A)  Communicating with other clinicians 
B)  Researching the degree of association between two variables 
C)  Creating a treatment plan based on all of the child behaviors 
D)  Taking the entire package of child behaviors into account when diagnosing

Question 7

Which pairing is least common to comorbid disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enuresis and schizophrenia 
B)  Conduct disorder and ADHD 
C)  ASD and intellectual disability 
D)  Depression and anxiety 
A)  Enuresis and schizophrenia 
B)  Conduct disorder and ADHD 
C)  ASD and intellectual disability 
D)  Depression and anxiety

Question 8

Mal de ojo is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a culturally based diagnosis 
B)  a cultural syndrome 
C)  a culturally based treatment technique 
D)  a cultural formulation 
A)  a culturally based diagnosis 
B)  a cultural syndrome 
C)  a culturally based treatment technique 
D)  a cultural formulation

Question 9

A ____ summarizes the child's unique behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that together make up the features of a given psychological disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  nomothetic description 
B)  symptomatic description 
C)  diagnostic description 
D)  clinical description 
A)  nomothetic description 
B)  symptomatic description 
C)  diagnostic description 
D)  clinical description

Question 10

What steps have researchers taken to ensure that psychological tests are free from bias?

Accepted Answer

For example, test developers now select

Question 11

Identify and provide examples of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Accepted Answer

Neurodevelopmental disorders include int

Question 12

What is a common goal of treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improved outcomes in intelligence 
B)  Measurable outcomes in family functioning 
C)  Reduced impact of prior undesirable outcomes 
D)  Increased adherence to treatment over time 
A)  Improved outcomes in intelligence 
B)  Measurable outcomes in family functioning 
C)  Reduced impact of prior undesirable outcomes 
D)  Increased adherence to treatment over time

Question 13

Which medication would best be used for a child diagnosed with bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depakote 
B)  Elavil 
C)  Ritalin 
D)  Zyprexa 
A)  Depakote 
B)  Elavil 
C)  Ritalin 
D)  Zyprexa

Question 14

Functions assessed in neuropsychological tests are most likely to include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  social 
B)  perceptual 
C)  physical 
D)  personality 
A)  social 
B)  perceptual 
C)  physical 
D)  personality

Question 15

What conclusions have been made regarding the effectiveness of treatments with children?

Accepted Answer

First, although research generally shows

Question 16

Name and describe four psychological tests commonly used when assessing children.

Accepted Answer

Developmental tests are used to assess i

Question 17

Projective tests ____ with children.

Accepted Answer

A)  should not be used 
B)  are one of the most commonly used assessment methods 
C)  are one of the least commonly used assessment methods 
D)  have not been designed specifically for use 
A)  should not be used 
B)  are one of the most commonly used assessment methods 
C)  are one of the least commonly used assessment methods 
D)  have not been designed specifically for use

Question 18

The over-representation of boys with psychological disorders likely reflects ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional deficits in the male brain 
B)  media influence 
C)  referral biases 
D)  different socialization practices for males and females 
A)  functional deficits in the male brain 
B)  media influence 
C)  referral biases 
D)  different socialization practices for males and females

Question 19

Unstructured interviews tend to be ____ than semistructured interviews.

Accepted Answer

A)  more consistent 
B)  less reliable and more flexible 
C)  more reliable and less flexible 
D)  less biased 
A)  more consistent 
B)  less reliable and more flexible 
C)  more reliable and less flexible 
D)  less biased

Question 20

The primary purpose of assessment is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  find correlating causes for the problem 
B)  plan and evaluate treatment 
C)  determine who is responsible for the problem 
D)  treat individual symptoms 
A)  find correlating causes for the problem 
B)  plan and evaluate treatment 
C)  determine who is responsible for the problem 
D)  treat individual symptoms

A clearly defined group used to compare an individual child's test score against is called a

Distinguish between idiographic and nomothetic case formulations, and indicate when each of these formulations is useful.

Which factor would typically be addressed in the developmental/family history component of the initial interview?

Analyzing information and drawing conclusions about the nature or cause of a problem refers to ____.

____ refers to efforts to increase adherence with treatment over time to prevent reoccurrence.

Which activity is particularly compatible with the dimensional approach?

Which pairing is least common to comorbid disorders?

Mal de ojo is an example of ____.

A ____ summarizes the child's unique behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that together make up the features of a given psychological disorder.

What steps have researchers taken to ensure that psychological tests are free from bias?

Identify and provide examples of neurodevelopmental disorders.

What is a common goal of treatment?

Which medication would best be used for a child diagnosed with bipolar disorder?

Functions assessed in neuropsychological tests are most likely to include ____.

What conclusions have been made regarding the effectiveness of treatments with children?

Name and describe four psychological tests commonly used when assessing children.

Projective tests ____ with children.

The over-representation of boys with psychological disorders likely reflects ____.

Unstructured interviews tend to be ____ than semistructured interviews.

The primary purpose of assessment is to ____.

Introduction to Normal and Abnormal Behavior in Children and Adolescents

Theories and Causes

Research

Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder)

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia

Communication and Learning Disorders

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Conduct Problems

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Anxiety and Obsessive–Compulsive Disorders

Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Health-Related and Substance-Use Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

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Exam 4: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment

A clearly defined group used to compare an individual child's test score against is called a

Distinguish between idiographic and nomothetic case formulations, and indicate when each of these formulations is useful.

Which factor would typically be addressed in the developmental/family history component of the initial interview?

Analyzing information and drawing conclusions about the nature or cause of a problem refers to ____.

____ refers to efforts to increase adherence with treatment over time to prevent reoccurrence.

Which activity is particularly compatible with the dimensional approach?

Which pairing is least common to comorbid disorders?

Mal de ojo is an example of ____.

A ____ summarizes the child's unique behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that together make up the features of a given psychological disorder.

What steps have researchers taken to ensure that psychological tests are free from bias?

Identify and provide examples of neurodevelopmental disorders.

What is a common goal of treatment?

Which medication would best be used for a child diagnosed with bipolar disorder?

Functions assessed in neuropsychological tests are most likely to include ____.

What conclusions have been made regarding the effectiveness of treatments with children?

Name and describe four psychological tests commonly used when assessing children.

Projective tests ____ with children.

The over-representation of boys with psychological disorders likely reflects ____.

Unstructured interviews tend to be ____ than semistructured interviews.

The primary purpose of assessment is to ____.

Introduction to Normal and Abnormal Behavior in Children and Adolescents

Theories and Causes

Research

Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder)

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia

Communication and Learning Disorders

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Conduct Problems

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Anxiety and Obsessive–Compulsive Disorders

Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Health-Related and Substance-Use Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Filters