Question 1

Which shows the correct data regarding median age of onset for the childhood disorders listed?

Accepted Answer

A) anxiety-age 6; behavior problems-age 11; mood -age 13; substance abuse-age 15 
B) behavior problems-age 6; mood-age 11; anxiety -age 13; substance abuse-age 15 
C) anxiety-age 6; substance abuse-age 11 behavior problems -age 13; mood-age 15 
D) mood -age 6; behavior problems-age 11; anxiety-age 13; substance abuse-age 15 
E) anxiety-age 6; mood -age 11; substance abuse-age 13; behavior problems-age 15 
A) anxiety-age 6; behavior problems-age 11; mood -age 13; substance abuse-age 15 
B) behavior problems-age 6; mood-age 11; anxiety -age 13; substance abuse-age 15 
C) anxiety-age 6; substance abuse-age 11 behavior problems -age 13; mood-age 15 
D) mood -age 6; behavior problems-age 11; anxiety-age 13; substance abuse-age 15 
E) anxiety-age 6; mood -age 11; substance abuse-age 13; behavior problems-age 15

Question 2

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 3

Describe the diagnostic criteria for separation anxiety disorder (SAD),and the difference between SAD and GAD.

Accepted Answer

At least three of the following symptoms

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Children with ADHD have been found to have reduced brain size of up to

Accepted Answer

A) 1 percent 
B) 2-4 percent 
C) 3-8 percent 
D) 8-10 percent 
E) 10-15 
A) 1 percent 
B) 2-4 percent 
C) 3-8 percent 
D) 8-10 percent 
E) 10-15

Question 6

Cunningham's Community Parent Education Program (COPE)is a large-group,community-based version of.

Accepted Answer

A) family therapy 
B) problem-solving skills training 
C) functional family therapy 
D) parent training 
E) contingency management 
A) family therapy 
B) problem-solving skills training 
C) functional family therapy 
D) parent training 
E) contingency management

Question 7

Research demonstrates that being bullied affects the brain -specifically leading to

Accepted Answer

A) dysregulation of the cerebellum,leading to motor coordination problems. 
B) dysregulation of the basal ganglia,leading to impulsivity and motoric hyperactivity. 
C) dysregulation of the HPA axis,leading to depressed symptoms. 
D) dysregulation of the seretonergic system,leading to depressed symptoms. 
E) dysregulation of the dopaminergic system,leading to impulsivity and hyperactivity. 
A) dysregulation of the cerebellum,leading to motor coordination problems. 
B) dysregulation of the basal ganglia,leading to impulsivity and motoric hyperactivity. 
C) dysregulation of the HPA axis,leading to depressed symptoms. 
D) dysregulation of the seretonergic system,leading to depressed symptoms. 
E) dysregulation of the dopaminergic system,leading to impulsivity and hyperactivity.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) specific phobia 
B) SAD 
C) Social anxiety disorder 
D) GAD 
E) DSH 
A) specific phobia 
B) SAD 
C) Social anxiety disorder 
D) GAD 
E) DSH

Question 9

A gene-environment interaction in the development of conduct disorder was shown in a study by Caspi et al.(2002)in whichpercent of individuals who were severely maltreated in childhood and had low MAOA activity had CD,compared topercent of individuals maltreated in childhood who had high MAOA activity.

Accepted Answer

A) 100; 50 
B) 90; 10 
C) 80; 40 
D) 70; 30 
E) 65; 35 
A) 100; 50 
B) 90; 10 
C) 80; 40 
D) 70; 30 
E) 65; 35

Question 10

Clinic-based treatments are limited by the fact that

Accepted Answer

A) children are labelled as mentally ill. 
B) sometimes the problems are too difficult to treat with only one method. 
C) it is only available to a minority of children. 
D) controlled trials have not been conducted to determine their worth. 
E) children are intimidated by the settings of the clinic. 
A) children are labelled as mentally ill. 
B) sometimes the problems are too difficult to treat with only one method. 
C) it is only available to a minority of children. 
D) controlled trials have not been conducted to determine their worth. 
E) children are intimidated by the settings of the clinic.

Question 11

ADHD-I is especially associated with.

Accepted Answer

A) reading disorders 
B) math achievement problems 
C) social difficulties 
D) restlessness 
E) conduct problems 
A) reading disorders 
B) math achievement problems 
C) social difficulties 
D) restlessness 
E) conduct problems

Question 12

Discuss the psychosocial risk factors associated with the development of conduct problems.

Accepted Answer

Studies have consistently demonstrated t

Question 13

With regard to pharmacological treatment of childhood GAD and SAD

Accepted Answer

A) benzodiazepines appear to be effective and well tolerated. 
B) tricyclic medications are the treatment of choice. 
C) SSRI's,benzodiazepines and tricyclics have all been found effective and well tolerated. 
D) only SSRI's have been found to be effective and well-tolerated. 
E) research is underway,but no medications have been approved as of yet. 
A) benzodiazepines appear to be effective and well tolerated. 
B) tricyclic medications are the treatment of choice. 
C) SSRI's,benzodiazepines and tricyclics have all been found effective and well tolerated. 
D) only SSRI's have been found to be effective and well-tolerated. 
E) research is underway,but no medications have been approved as of yet.

Question 14

A special issue with regard to assessing and treating children compared to adults is

Accepted Answer

A) children are much more eager to receive treatment. 
B) children readily recognize when they may be suffering from psychological problems. 
C) adults are generally easier to treat than children. 
D) children are better able to understand or explain their problems. 
E) a child's problems are typically reported by parents or teachers,and not the child. 
A) children are much more eager to receive treatment. 
B) children readily recognize when they may be suffering from psychological problems. 
C) adults are generally easier to treat than children. 
D) children are better able to understand or explain their problems. 
E) a child's problems are typically reported by parents or teachers,and not the child.

Question 15

Describe the pharmacological treatment of ADHD.

Accepted Answer

Stimulant medication has been shown to b

Question 16

The causes of ADHD are relatively well known.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

SAD is a common mood disorder often diagnosed among young children and adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

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 20

Externalizing problems are also referred to as disorders of overcontrolled behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which shows the correct data regarding median age of onset for the childhood disorders listed?

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

Describe the diagnostic criteria for separation anxiety disorder (SAD),and the difference between SAD and GAD.

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

Children with ADHD have been found to have reduced brain size of up to

Cunningham's Community Parent Education Program (COPE)is a large-group,community-based version of.

Research demonstrates that being bullied affects the brain -specifically leading to

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

Clinic-based treatments are limited by the fact that

ADHD-I is especially associated with.

Discuss the psychosocial risk factors associated with the development of conduct problems.

With regard to pharmacological treatment of childhood GAD and SAD

A special issue with regard to assessing and treating children compared to adults is

Describe the pharmacological treatment of ADHD.

The causes of ADHD are relatively well known.

SAD is a common mood disorder often diagnosed among young children and adolescents.

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.

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

Externalizing problems are also referred to as disorders of overcontrolled behaviour.

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

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Aging and Mental Health

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 shows the correct data regarding median age of onset for the childhood disorders listed?

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

Describe the diagnostic criteria for separation anxiety disorder (SAD),and the difference between SAD and GAD.

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

Children with ADHD have been found to have reduced brain size of up to

Cunningham's Community Parent Education Program (COPE)is a large-group,community-based version of.

Research demonstrates that being bullied affects the brain -specifically leading to

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

Clinic-based treatments are limited by the fact that

ADHD-I is especially associated with.

Discuss the psychosocial risk factors associated with the development of conduct problems.

With regard to pharmacological treatment of childhood GAD and SAD

A special issue with regard to assessing and treating children compared to adults is

Describe the pharmacological treatment of ADHD.

The causes of ADHD are relatively well known.

SAD is a common mood disorder often diagnosed among young children and adolescents.

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.

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

Externalizing problems are also referred to as disorders of overcontrolled behaviour.

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

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters