Child and Adolescent Mental Health Exam Solutions
Course Introduction
This course provides an in-depth exploration of mental health issues affecting children and adolescents, including their developmental, emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges. Students will examine major mental health disorders commonly diagnosed in young populations, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders, along with factors influencing their onset and progression. The course also highlights the importance of early identification, evidence-based interventions, and the role of family, school, and community support systems in promoting mental well-being. Ethical considerations, multicultural perspectives, and recent advances in treatment strategies will be discussed to equip learners with a comprehensive understanding of child and adolescent mental health.
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Disorders of Childhood Development and Psychopathology 2nd Edition by
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Robin Hornik Parritz
Chapter 1: Introduction
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Q1) Despite early abuse and neglect,10-year-old Joshua has adapted well to his new foster family,has made good friends at school,and is excelling in reading and soccer.Joshua's situation would most likely be an example of adequate adaptation.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
Q2) More current definitions of psychopathology include both extremes of behavior (too little or too much).
A)True
B)False Answer: True
Q3) Define and give an example of stigma related to psychopathology in children.In what ways does today's media help or hurt the stigma related to mental health?
Answer: -Any issues related to personal,familial,social and institutional stigma -Reference to music,TV,movies,etc. ,that either educate,stereotype,or stigmatize mental health issues in children
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Chapter 2: Models of Child Development, psychopathology, and Treatment
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Q1) Describe the key findings of the Human Genome Project as it relates to developmental psychopathology.
Answer: -Overall purpose - to identify genes in human DNA and determine sequences of chemical base pairs;map,sequences,and analyze genes
-Found that multiple gene systems,not just one single gene,are responsible for normal and abnormal development
-Could mention key terms such as penetrance,variable expressivity,gene-environment interaction and genetic heterogeneity
Q2) Dr.Leak tells her psychology students that the hallucinations experienced by her young patient came on suddenly and could not have been predicted by previous behaviors.Her belief about her patient's illness is most consistent with the _________ model of psychopathology.
A)discontinuous
B)ongoing
C)continuous
D)atypical
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Principles and Practices of Developmental Psychopathology
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Q1) The most common type of child maltreatment is sexual abuse.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Describe the role of protective factors in preventing psychopathology in children.Give at least five examples.
Answer: -Protective factors make negative outcomes less likely;reduce impact of risk;reduce negative chain reactions that follow exposure to risk;enhance self-esteem or self-efficacy,control;opportunities for growth
-Types - individual,family and social
-Examples - any reasonable characteristic associated with the child,family,or social situation (personality,parenting style,public safety,effective schools,etc. )
Q3) The concept of process proposes that childhood disorders are a result of small developmental deviations that occur over time.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Classification, assessment and Diagnosis, and Intervention
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Q1) Cross-cultural research confirms the existence of similar dimensions of psychopathology in 30 different societies.This finding supports the ________ of classification systems.
A)validity
B)existence
C)cross-cultural reliability
D)comorbidity
Q2) One of the advantages of standardized testing is that it:
A)allows for a measure of growth over time.
B)provides an accurate diagnosis of psychopathology and comorbidity.
C)leads to treatment recommendations.
D)can provide a basis of comparison to other typically developing children.
Q3) When two conditions exist at the same time this is called ________;while if they occur one after the other this is called ________.
Q4) Define and give examples of the four different types of comorbidity.
Q5) An understanding of developmental pathways and timing of a child's disorder helps mental health practitioners develop effective and timely interventions.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Disorders of Early Development
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Q1) As an infant,Pedro responded negatively to changes in his environment,and now as an adolescent he prefers to have a predictable routine.This similarity over time reflects temperamental:
A)stability.
B)preference.
C)consistency.
D)sensitivity.
Q2) Renee's family has a history of anxiety disorders.The likelihood that she will pass this trait on to her children could be described as one component of the diathesis-stress model.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Describe and give examples of the three types of disorders of regulation.
Q4) Pica is a fairly common disorder characterized by repeated regurgitation of food. A)True
B)False
Q5) Discuss how newborn and caregiver characteristics interact to promote healthy development.
Q6) Children who exhibit feeding problems are more likely to also have ________.
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Chapter 6: Disorders of Attachment
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Q1) Develop and describe a comprehensive program that would include prevention and intervention for attachment disorders.Build on research-based programs discussed in your text.
Q2) According to the authors of the text,attachment is based on which of the following factors?
A)parental variables
B)child variables
C)a cumulative effect of multiple factors
D)all of these factors
Q3) Which of the following can be assumed from the discussion in the text?
A)Treatment of attachment disorders is straightforward and usually successful.
B)Prevention of attachment disorders is more effective than treatment.
C)Prevention of attachment disorders is unlikely since most families seclude themselves from those who can help.
D)Treatment of attachment disorders most often involves removing the child from the disordered home environment.
Q4) Discuss the following statement as it relates to the development of attachment disorders: Difficulties in early relationships can be considered a "marker of a beginning pathological process."
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Chapter 7: Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Learning Disorders
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Q1) The construct of ________ highlights the fact that a child is more likely to display a particular set of behaviors given a particular genetic predisposition.
Q2) The plans that are developed for students who qualify for special education services are known as:
A)individualized education plans.
B)learning disorder plans.
C)specialized education plans.
D)special education plans.
Q3) The statement that "genes that influence the development of LDs are generalists" indicates the concept that:
A)there is no one single cause for learning disorders.
B)genes that cause learning disorders impact a variety of cognitive processes.
C)learning disorders are caused by a multitude of environmental and genetic factors.
D)the cause of learning disorders is currently unknown.
Q4) Children with learning disorders are usually diagnosed with comorbid intellectual developmental disorders.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Q1) Kyle,a 9-month-old,will take his mother's face and turn it towards an object he wants her to see or get for him.This is known as ________.
Q2) Identify two school-based interventions for children with ASD.What does the research indicate regarding the effectiveness of mainstreaming of children with ASD with typically developing peers?
Q3) Describe and give two examples of social cognition as it relates to ASD.How does this deficit impact children in the short-term and long-term?
Q4) Describe ways in which parent factors are important to consider during the emergence,assessment/diagnosis,and treatment of ASDs.
Q5) Dr.Smith is investigating the link between a specific neuron and a child with ASD's deficits in imitating others.What is the name of this neuron?
A)imitation
B)mirror
C)social
D)pragmatic
Q6) Discuss the research related to the role of genes and heredity in the development of ASD.
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Chapter 9: Attention Deficithyperactivity Disorder
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Q1) The authors of the text would assert that differential diagnoses are important for which of the following reasons?
A)An accurate diagnosis leads to more effective funding sources.
B)Researchers must be able to recruit a child with a specific diagnosis to participate in research.
C)An accurate diagnosis can lead to more effective interventions.
D)Diagnosticians must agree on a specific diagnosis in order to access appropriate educational services.
Q2) Recent research has shown that ADHD is a disorder promoted by pharmaceutical companies and limited to Western countries.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Ethan's second-grade teacher has developed a system where Ethan is given a token for each time he is on task during reading class which he can later turn in for time on a computer game he enjoys.This management system is known as _________.
Q4) The model that proposes that ADHD is caused by many genes is known as the ________ model.
Q5) Identify two school-based interventions for children with ADHD.
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Chapter 10: Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder
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Q1) The pathway from ODD to CD can sometimes lead to the development of schizophrenia.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Identify and discuss the pros and cons of interventions that involve isolating a child with behavioral challenges from their peers.What recommendations come from research regarding segregation of children with ODD and CD?
Q3) Who of the following are more at risk for developing substance abuse and suicidality related to a diagnosis of conduct disorder?
A)12-year-old Jose
B)10-year-old Angie
C)16-year-old Julie
D)16-year-old Andrew
Q4) Discuss how proponents of developmental cascade models would explain how behavioral issues in early childhood could lead to violent behavior related to antisocial personality disorder.
Q5) Describe and provide examples of Moffitt's concepts of a life-course trajectory and an adolescence-limited trajectory of conduct disorder.
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Chapter 11: Anxiety Disorders, obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder, and Somatic Symptom Disorders
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Q1) Four-year-old Peter is beginning to display intense fear when away from his mother,have difficulty sleeping,and often refuse to leave home to go to preschool.Peter may be developing a panic disorder.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Compare and contrast fears and worries and identify typical fears found in children.
Q3) Children who continually believe that bad things are going to happen to them or their family members may be displaying ________ disorder.
Q4) Young Aedan is being taught to tell himself,"I am strong,I am calm," when he feels himself becoming anxious.This is an example of self-talk.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe how a fear of dogs may develop in a child based on behavioral and parental factors.
Q6) Describe a developmental pathway for the course of somatic symptom disorder.Identify a point where intervention might be particularly effective and what type of interventions should be used.
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Chapter 12: Mood Disorders and Suicidality
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Q1) Sugi is experiencing wide mood swings,racing thoughts,and erratic behaviors,but has had no paranoid or delusions thoughts.This may be ________.
Q2) Research would support the fact that children who are diagnosed with a mood disorder are:
A)likely to continue to experience symptoms related to a mood disorder in adulthood.
B)at greater risk for developing a thought disorder in adulthood.
C)less likely to develop an anxiety disorder in adulthood.
D)likely to show fewer symptoms of a mood disorder in adulthood.
Q3) Pepe's mother doesn't acknowledge his good grades at school but punishes him harshly when he forgets to do his chores at home.This is an example of the ________ model of depression.
Q4) Describe the construct of the mood-related continuum.How do you think this construct helps in understanding mood disorders?
Q5) Describe and give an example of the kindling model of mood disorders.
Q6) Describe common symptoms displayed in children with bipolar disorder.
Q7) Define and provide two examples of domains of competence and arenas of comfort.Identify two of your personal arenas of comfort.
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Chapter 13: Maltreatment and Trauma-And
Stressor-Related Disorders
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Q1) Ten-year-old Antonio is being treated for oppositional defiant disorder;however,his psychologist and pediatrician suspect that may have been maltreatment in his family.Describe a reasonable approach to diagnosing and assessing this possibility.
Q2) The brain regions involved in stress responses include the ______,_______ and ________.
Q3) The fact that individuals are more prone to a physical illness following a traumatic event may be due to allostatic overload.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Describe the ecological-transactional model of child maltreatment as it relates to the understanding of how and why parents mistreat their children.
Q5) Living in a dangerous neighborhood and chaotic home is identified as one of the four pathways to poly-victimization.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Describe and give examples of the three parental factors identified in the text that contribute to the development of PTSD in children.
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Chapter 14: Substance Use and Addictive Disorders
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Q1) The authors of this text would most likely agree that brain development in children and adolescents follows a pattern of development that is similar to a:
A)roller coaster.
B)ski slope.
C)rolling hill.
D)mountain top.
Q2) Dr.Swanson tells her psychology students that the likelihood to use drugs is based on two factors: the opportunity to use drugs and actually using drugs when given the opportunity.She is most likely lecturing on the ________ model.
Q3) Describe the two most common periods of vulnerability for the development of substance abuse and the potential outcome of substance abuse during those periods.
Q4) Describe the pros and cons associated with group therapy interventions for adolescents with substance abuse disorders.
Q5) Summarize the data on the genetic of alcohol abuse.
Q6) Drinking that occurs at a college football game could be classified as ________ use.
Q7) Describe and give examples of the problem behavior syndrome described by Jessor.
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Chapter 15: Eating Disorders
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Q1) The authors of the text would most likely agree with which of the following statements regarding the development of body image?
A)Concerns with body image develop over time and are influenced by multiple factors.
B)Concerns with body image become more negative during late adolescence,particularly for boys.
C)Body image is primarily influenced by cultural norms.
D)Body image is primarily influenced by parental feedback.
Q2) As more and more countries are exposed to Western media,the higher the level of body dissatisfaction becomes.This may be evidence of a _______ influence of media on body image.
Q3) Insa was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa when she was 13 years old.Based on this diagnosis,Insa is at higher risk for which of the following as an older adolescent?
A)substance use
B)bulimia
C)depression
D)all of the above
Q4) The most effective approach to treatment involves the use of ________ therapy.
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