Question 1

It is known that childhood exposure to maltreatment

Accepted Answer

A)  Is associated with increased rates of physical and psychiatric disorders 
B)  Occurs in 10% of U.S. children 
C)  Is most often exposure to sexual abuse 
D)  Usually involves a perpetrator who is unknown to the child 
A)  Is associated with increased rates of physical and psychiatric disorders 
B)  Occurs in 10% of U.S. children 
C)  Is most often exposure to sexual abuse 
D)  Usually involves a perpetrator who is unknown to the child A

Question 2

Premature birth disrupts brain development in specific areas. Disruption of brain development in the sensorimotor area is thought to be associated with later development of

Accepted Answer

A)  Cerebral palsy 
B)  Language impairment 
C)  Hearing impairment 
D)  Depression 
A)  Cerebral palsy 
B)  Language impairment 
C)  Hearing impairment 
D)  Depression A

Question 3

Following prenatal exposure to neurotoxic drugs, an adverse effect that is shared by many infants is

Accepted Answer

A)  Abnormalities of finger ridges 
B)  High-steepled palate 
C)  Microencephaly 
D)  Curved little finger 
A)  Abnormalities of finger ridges 
B)  High-steepled palate 
C)  Microencephaly 
D)  Curved little finger C

Question 4

Among children who use an accommodating response to maltreatment, there is increased likelihood of impaired capacity for

Accepted Answer

A)  Controlling impulsivity 
B)  Knowing their own feelings and emotions 
C)  Showing regressive behaviors 
D)  Integrating memories of pain and fear 
A)  Controlling impulsivity 
B)  Knowing their own feelings and emotions 
C)  Showing regressive behaviors 
D)  Integrating memories of pain and fear

Question 5

Among children who have experienced chronic exposure to family violence, it has been found that

Accepted Answer

A)  The children may lack capacity for emotional self-regulation. 
B)  Most of the children are able to integrate their experiences into a positive inner model of the world. 
C)  As adolescents, they have lower rates of aggressive behavior problems. 
D)  The rate of adult psychopathology is the same as that of the general population. 
A)  The children may lack capacity for emotional self-regulation. 
B)  Most of the children are able to integrate their experiences into a positive inner model of the world. 
C)  As adolescents, they have lower rates of aggressive behavior problems. 
D)  The rate of adult psychopathology is the same as that of the general population.

Question 6

Genetic influence on prenatal brain development is different for different areas of the brain and may underlie psychopathology. There is strong genetic influence on the development of which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensorimotor 
B)  Cerebellum 
C)  Frontal cortex 
D)  Corpus callosum 
A)  Sensorimotor 
B)  Cerebellum 
C)  Frontal cortex 
D)  Corpus callosum

Question 7

In the biopsychosocial theory of the development of psychiatric disorders, it is proposed that psychiatric disorders are due to a combination of

Accepted Answer

A)  Exposure to adverse experiences and a large social support network 
B)  Compromised brain development and adverse experiences 
C)  Small family size and challenging learning experiences 
D)  Democratic parenting style and limited financial resources 
A)  Exposure to adverse experiences and a large social support network 
B)  Compromised brain development and adverse experiences 
C)  Small family size and challenging learning experiences 
D)  Democratic parenting style and limited financial resources

Question 8

Impairment of ability to self-regulate emotions is thought to be related to

Accepted Answer

A)  A slow-to-warm-up temperament 
B)  An insecure pattern of attachment 
C)  Poverty and poor housing 
D)  An authoritarian style of parenting 
A)  A slow-to-warm-up temperament 
B)  An insecure pattern of attachment 
C)  Poverty and poor housing 
D)  An authoritarian style of parenting

Question 9

Cell synaptogenesis refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  Birth of new neuronal cells 
B)  Migration of neurons 
C)  Programmed cell death 
D)  Establishment of connections between neurons 
A)  Birth of new neuronal cells 
B)  Migration of neurons 
C)  Programmed cell death 
D)  Establishment of connections between neurons

Question 10

In considering fetal exposure to prenatal risk factors, it is known that

Accepted Answer

A)  Damage due to maternal stress is greatest during the third trimester. 
B)  Nutritional deficits can damage the brain as well as the spinal cord. 
C)  Radiation exposure has no effect on brain development during the first trimester. 
D)  There are safe periods of time for maternal consumption of alcohol. 
A)  Damage due to maternal stress is greatest during the third trimester. 
B)  Nutritional deficits can damage the brain as well as the spinal cord. 
C)  Radiation exposure has no effect on brain development during the first trimester. 
D)  There are safe periods of time for maternal consumption of alcohol.

It is known that childhood exposure to maltreatment

Premature birth disrupts brain development in specific areas. Disruption of brain development in the sensorimotor area is thought to be associated with later development of

Following prenatal exposure to neurotoxic drugs, an adverse effect that is shared by many infants is

Among children who use an accommodating response to maltreatment, there is increased likelihood of impaired capacity for

Among children who have experienced chronic exposure to family violence, it has been found that

Genetic influence on prenatal brain development is different for different areas of the brain and may underlie psychopathology. There is strong genetic influence on the development of which of the following areas?

In the biopsychosocial theory of the development of psychiatric disorders, it is proposed that psychiatric disorders are due to a combination of

Impairment of ability to self-regulate emotions is thought to be related to

Cell synaptogenesis refers to

In considering fetal exposure to prenatal risk factors, it is known that

Theoretical Framework of Practice

Neurobiological Theory of Psychiatric Disorders: Brain Functioning, Brain Development and Prenatal and Perinatal Factors Disrupting Brain Development

Communicating, Interviewing and Assessing

Case Formulation and Diagnosis, Differential Diagnoses and Developing a Biopsychosocial Plan of Care

Psychopharmacotherapy

Psychotherapies

Psychosocial Interventions

Response to Stressors: Bridging Normal Responses and Psychiatric Disorders

Phobias, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder

Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders

Depressive Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder

Delirium and Dementia

Dual Diagnosis

Personality Disorders

Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders

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Exam 3: Postnatal Influences on Development of Psychopathology

It is known that childhood exposure to maltreatment

Premature birth disrupts brain development in specific areas. Disruption of brain development in the sensorimotor area is thought to be associated with later development of

Following prenatal exposure to neurotoxic drugs, an adverse effect that is shared by many infants is

Among children who use an accommodating response to maltreatment, there is increased likelihood of impaired capacity for

Among children who have experienced chronic exposure to family violence, it has been found that

Genetic influence on prenatal brain development is different for different areas of the brain and may underlie psychopathology. There is strong genetic influence on the development of which of the following areas?

In the biopsychosocial theory of the development of psychiatric disorders, it is proposed that psychiatric disorders are due to a combination of

Impairment of ability to self-regulate emotions is thought to be related to

Cell synaptogenesis refers to

In considering fetal exposure to prenatal risk factors, it is known that

Theoretical Framework of Practice

Neurobiological Theory of Psychiatric Disorders: Brain Functioning, Brain Development and Prenatal and Perinatal Factors Disrupting Brain Development

Communicating, Interviewing and Assessing

Case Formulation and Diagnosis, Differential Diagnoses and Developing a Biopsychosocial Plan of Care

Psychopharmacotherapy

Psychotherapies

Psychosocial Interventions

Response to Stressors: Bridging Normal Responses and Psychiatric Disorders

Phobias, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder

Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders

Depressive Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder

Delirium and Dementia

Dual Diagnosis

Personality Disorders

Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders

Filters