Question 1

Research on the effects of parental depression

Accepted Answer

A)  confirms that genes play a role in the etiology of childhood depression. 
B)  suggests that parental psychopathology leads to changes in parenting behavior that has lasting effects on children. 
C)  does not indicate that environmental factors play a role in the development of childhood depression. 
D)  indicates that the influence of peers is greater than that of parents. 
A)  confirms that genes play a role in the etiology of childhood depression. 
B)  suggests that parental psychopathology leads to changes in parenting behavior that has lasting effects on children. 
C)  does not indicate that environmental factors play a role in the development of childhood depression. 
D)  indicates that the influence of peers is greater than that of parents.

Question 2

What type of behavioral therapy is most likely to be used in the treatment of child with an anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavior therapy that includes assertiveness training and desensitization using graded real-life situations. 
B)  Behavior therapy that includes a generalized desensitization to fearful situations using Ruthanne's imagination to picture these situations. 
C)  A combination of Ritalin and family therapy. 
D)  A group therapy in which anxious children are taught to ignore their anxious feelings. 
A)  Behavior therapy that includes assertiveness training and desensitization using graded real-life situations. 
B)  Behavior therapy that includes a generalized desensitization to fearful situations using Ruthanne's imagination to picture these situations. 
C)  A combination of Ritalin and family therapy. 
D)  A group therapy in which anxious children are taught to ignore their anxious feelings.

Question 3

A young child who tries to kill him/herself

Accepted Answer

A)  is doing it to try to manipulate adults, not because he/she really wants to die. 
B)  is depressed and really wants to die. 
C)  may have unrealistic beliefs about death and not really understand what it means to die. 
D)  is probably more mature and aware than most children their age. 
A)  is doing it to try to manipulate adults, not because he/she really wants to die. 
B)  is depressed and really wants to die. 
C)  may have unrealistic beliefs about death and not really understand what it means to die. 
D)  is probably more mature and aware than most children their age.

Question 4

Coprolalia

Accepted Answer

A)  is a vocal tic involving yelling obscenities. 
B)  frequently accompanies encopresis. 
C)  is a common side effect of medications used in the treatment of childhood depression. 
D)  is a rare pervasive developmental disorder. 
A)  is a vocal tic involving yelling obscenities. 
B)  frequently accompanies encopresis. 
C)  is a common side effect of medications used in the treatment of childhood depression. 
D)  is a rare pervasive developmental disorder.

Question 5

Separation anxiety disorder is best illustrated by which of the following people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thomas, who is fiercely independent of other children and his parents. 
B)  Harriet, who refuses to talk to her teachers or adults other than her parents. 
C)  Isabella, who worries that her father will die if she is not near him. 
D)  Chuck, who is afraid he will be beaten by bullies at school. 
A)  Thomas, who is fiercely independent of other children and his parents. 
B)  Harriet, who refuses to talk to her teachers or adults other than her parents. 
C)  Isabella, who worries that her father will die if she is not near him. 
D)  Chuck, who is afraid he will be beaten by bullies at school.

Question 6

Children born with phenylketonuria,

Accepted Answer

A)  are destined to develop severe or profound retardation. 
B)  appear normal at first. 
C)  exhibit abnormal movements and vocalizations. 
D)  have characteristic facial features. 
A)  are destined to develop severe or profound retardation. 
B)  appear normal at first. 
C)  exhibit abnormal movements and vocalizations. 
D)  have characteristic facial features.

Question 7

Asperger's disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  similar to but less severe than autism. 
B)  what was once called "autism." 
C)  a severe form of conduct disorder. 
D)  an extreme tic disorder. 
A)  similar to but less severe than autism. 
B)  what was once called "autism." 
C)  a severe form of conduct disorder. 
D)  an extreme tic disorder.

Question 8

In order of diagnosis, ________ occurs before antisocial personality disorder just as ________ occurs before conduct disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  ODD; conduct disorder 
B)  conduct disorder; ODD 
C)  ADHD; conduct disorder 
D)  conduct disorder; ADHD 
A)  ODD; conduct disorder 
B)  conduct disorder; ODD 
C)  ADHD; conduct disorder 
D)  conduct disorder; ADHD

Question 9

Which of the following statements about factors associated with treatment of children and adolescents is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychotherapy is more effective with children and adolescents compared to adults. 
B)  Behavior therapy is more effective with children and adolescents compared to adults. 
C)  Psychotherapy and behavior therapy are both less effective in children and adolescents compared to adults. 
D)  Psychotherapy and behavior therapy are equally effective in children and adolescents and with adults. 
A)  Psychotherapy is more effective with children and adolescents compared to adults. 
B)  Behavior therapy is more effective with children and adolescents compared to adults. 
C)  Psychotherapy and behavior therapy are both less effective in children and adolescents compared to adults. 
D)  Psychotherapy and behavior therapy are equally effective in children and adolescents and with adults.

Question 10

Childhood anxiety disorders are associated with which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  A deficit in conditionability to aversive stimuli. 
B)  Maladaptive learning from an underprotective parent. 
C)  Moving to a new school. 
D)  Parental substance abuse. 
A)  A deficit in conditionability to aversive stimuli. 
B)  Maladaptive learning from an underprotective parent. 
C)  Moving to a new school. 
D)  Parental substance abuse.

Question 11

Children with separation anxiety disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  have a school phobia. 
B)  fear impending separation but are fine once it actually happens. 
C)  fear separation from major attachment figures and worry they will die once separation occurs. 
D)  frequently develop conduct disorder as a result. 
A)  have a school phobia. 
B)  fear impending separation but are fine once it actually happens. 
C)  fear separation from major attachment figures and worry they will die once separation occurs. 
D)  frequently develop conduct disorder as a result.

Question 12

Artiss developed conduct disorder early. Bertram developed conduct disorder late. This suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  Artiss will have a higher level of intelligence. 
B)  Artiss will have a higher likelihood of adult antisocial personality disorder. 
C)  Bertram will have a higher likelihood of social dysfunctions. 
D)  Bertram will show more severe neuropsychological deficits and attentional problems. 
A)  Artiss will have a higher level of intelligence. 
B)  Artiss will have a higher likelihood of adult antisocial personality disorder. 
C)  Bertram will have a higher likelihood of social dysfunctions. 
D)  Bertram will show more severe neuropsychological deficits and attentional problems.

Question 13

Drug treatment for autistic disorder has been found to be

Accepted Answer

A)  of some value in reducing aggressive behaviors. 
B)  extremely beneficial when neuroleptics like haloperidol are used. 
C)  contraindicated since they tend to make the children withdraw even further. 
D)  extremely beneficial when a hormone replacement drug is used. 
A)  of some value in reducing aggressive behaviors. 
B)  extremely beneficial when neuroleptics like haloperidol are used. 
C)  contraindicated since they tend to make the children withdraw even further. 
D)  extremely beneficial when a hormone replacement drug is used.

Question 14

__________________is the most common of the childhood anxiety disorders.

Accepted Answer

Separation

Question 15

Functional enuresis

Accepted Answer

A)  always has an organic cause. 
B)  usually develops following some traumatic event. 
C)  is seen in boys more commonly than girls. 
D)  exists in primary, secondary, and tertiary forms. 
A)  always has an organic cause. 
B)  usually develops following some traumatic event. 
C)  is seen in boys more commonly than girls. 
D)  exists in primary, secondary, and tertiary forms.

Question 16

Which of the following is a legal term used to describe individuals between the ages of 8 and 18 who commit illegal acts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conduct Disorder 
B)  Oppositional Defiant Disorder 
C)  Juvenile Delinquency 
D)  Psychopathy 
A)  Conduct Disorder 
B)  Oppositional Defiant Disorder 
C)  Juvenile Delinquency 
D)  Psychopathy

Question 17

George is in second grade and is having trouble. He frequently is out of his seat, looking at the work of other students and annoying them by making comments. He interrupts the teacher, blurts out answers before she finishes the question, and usually needs directions repeated multiple times. At home, his mother says he is always "on the go." The most likely diagnosis for George is

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct disorder. 
B)  oppositional defiant disorder. 
C)  separation anxiety disorder. 
D)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
A)  conduct disorder. 
B)  oppositional defiant disorder. 
C)  separation anxiety disorder. 
D)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Question 18

When symptoms of mental retardation are not apparent until after age 17,

Accepted Answer

A)  the treatment for retardation is more successful. 
B)  the level of retardation is typically mild. 
C)  the retardation is almost always at least moderate and often severe. 
D)  the diagnosis would be dementia, not mental retardation. 
A)  the treatment for retardation is more successful. 
B)  the level of retardation is typically mild. 
C)  the retardation is almost always at least moderate and often severe. 
D)  the diagnosis would be dementia, not mental retardation.

Question 19

Individuals with Down syndrome typically show which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have extremely small heads and brains. 
B)  Their eyes, skin, and hair are very pale. 
C)  They have large tongues and short fingers. 
D)  Their cranium fills with an abnormal amount of cerebrospinal fluid. 
A)  They have extremely small heads and brains. 
B)  Their eyes, skin, and hair are very pale. 
C)  They have large tongues and short fingers. 
D)  Their cranium fills with an abnormal amount of cerebrospinal fluid.

Question 20

What are three factors that can cause mental retardation?

Accepted Answer

Three of: Genetic-chromosomal

Research on the effects of parental depression

What type of behavioral therapy is most likely to be used in the treatment of child with an anxiety disorder?

A young child who tries to kill him/herself

Coprolalia

Separation anxiety disorder is best illustrated by which of the following people?

Children born with phenylketonuria,

Asperger's disorder is

In order of diagnosis, occurs before antisocial personality disorder just as occurs before conduct disorder.

Which of the following statements about factors associated with treatment of children and adolescents is correct?

Childhood anxiety disorders are associated with which of the following factors?

Children with separation anxiety disorder

Artiss developed conduct disorder early. Bertram developed conduct disorder late. This suggests that

Drug treatment for autistic disorder has been found to be

__________________is the most common of the childhood anxiety disorders.

Functional enuresis

Which of the following is a legal term used to describe individuals between the ages of 8 and 18 who commit illegal acts?

When symptoms of mental retardation are not apparent until after age 17,

Individuals with Down syndrome typically show which of the following characteristics?

What are three factors that can cause mental retardation?

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Research on the effects of parental depression

What type of behavioral therapy is most likely to be used in the treatment of child with an anxiety disorder?

A young child who tries to kill him/herself

Coprolalia

Separation anxiety disorder is best illustrated by which of the following people?

Children born with phenylketonuria,

Asperger's disorder is

In order of diagnosis, ________ occurs before antisocial personality disorder just as ________ occurs before conduct disorder.

Which of the following statements about factors associated with treatment of children and adolescents is correct?

Childhood anxiety disorders are associated with which of the following factors?

Children with separation anxiety disorder

Artiss developed conduct disorder early. Bertram developed conduct disorder late. This suggests that

Drug treatment for autistic disorder has been found to be

__________________is the most common of the childhood anxiety disorders.

Functional enuresis

Which of the following is a legal term used to describe individuals between the ages of 8 and 18 who commit illegal acts?

When symptoms of mental retardation are not apparent until after age 17,

Individuals with Down syndrome typically show which of the following characteristics?

What are three factors that can cause mental retardation?

Abnormal Psychology: an Overview

Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior

Causal Factors and Viewpoints

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Stress and Physical and Mental Health

Panic, Anxiety, and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders and Obesity

Personality Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Therapy

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

Filters

In order of diagnosis, occurs before antisocial personality disorder just as occurs before conduct disorder.