Child and Adolescent Development
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Course Introduction
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children and adolescents from conception through late adolescence. It covers major theories of developmental psychology, significant milestones, and key factors influencing growth, such as family, culture, and education. Through examination of research findings and real-world case studies, students will gain an understanding of the typical and atypical developmental trajectories and how they impact learning, behavior, and overall well-being. The course also discusses contemporary issues, including the effects of technology, mental health considerations, and resilience in children and adolescents.
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Disorders of Childhood Development and Psychopathology 2nd Edition by Robin Hornik Parritz
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Chapter 1: Introduction
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Q1) What are three key issues related to the stigma of psychopathology in children,and why are they important to address? For each of these issues,propose one way to combat stigma related to psychopathology in children.
Answer: -Issues - any issues related to personal,familial,social,and institutional stigma -Combat through education,prevention programs in primary settings (schools,doctor's offices,etc. ),public service announcements,and access to effective treatment
Q2) Dr.Schwiesow is studying how often schizophrenia is diagnosed in the U.S.population,as well as states where there are more children who are diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.His field of study is most likely ________.
Answer: developmental epidemiology
Q3) In order to accurately understand psychopathology in children,it is important to distinguish between "normal" and "abnormal" development.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Models of Child Development, psychopathology, and Treatment
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Q1) The statement "Genes are probability,not destiny" highlights the difference between an individual's ________ and ________.
Answer: genotype;phenotype
Q2) Which type of therapist would be more likely to focus their treatment on promoting the overall well-being of a child and family?
A)psychodynamic
B)humanistic
C)system
D)behavioral
Answer: B
Q3) According to the diathesis-stress model,most psychiatric disorders are genetically predetermined.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) The ________ model of psychopathology emphasizes unconscious processes in the development of maladaptive behavior.
Answer: psychodynamic
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Chapter 3: Principles and Practices of Developmental Psychopathology
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Q1) 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
Q2) Using the example of child maltreatment,discuss the importance of complex hypotheses and complex research designs to investigate the development of psychopathology.
Answer: -Allows for research on several variables and relationships to outcomes for children
-Allows for expansion of research on factors such as culture rather than just immediate environments
-Illustrates the multidisciplinary model that includes biological,psychological,and social research and variables
-Allows researchers to expand research that then can be applied to real-world settings of children
Q3) A child's athletic ability might be considered a/n ________.
Answer: domain of competence,arena of comfort
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Chapter 4: Classification, assessment and Diagnosis, and Intervention
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Q1) Identify two benefits and two drawbacks of clinical classification specific to the field of developmental psychopathology.
Q2) Emma often hits her younger sister as well as her peers and frequently refuses to do what adults tell her to do.According to Achenbach,Emma's behaviors would most likely fall in the ________.
Q3) Tertiary prevention focuses on minimizing further negative impact of psychopathology on a child's development.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Define and give examples of the four different types of comorbidity.
Q5) Define a give an example of primary and secondary prevention.
Q6) Describe the role of culture in the use of classification systems.
Q7) The fact that Dr.Samuels and Dr.Yang both agree that young Anthony has some sort of mood disorder reflects the construct of validity.
A)True
B)False
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Q8) Discuss how and why parents and families must be involved in the treatment of children with psychiatric disorders.
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Chapter 5: Disorders of Early Development
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Q1) The authors of this text would support which of the following statements regarding a child's physiological and emotional functioning?
A)A child's physiological and emotional functioning is inborn and therefore changes little over time.
B)A caregiver's responsiveness to a child's inborn characteristics has little influence on a child's long-term development.
C)Individual differences in a child's temperament can be significantly changed by how a caregiver responds to certain behaviors.
D)A child's physiological and emotional development is shaped by inborn characteristics,environmental demands,and a caregiver's response to both of these.
Q2) Dale's tendency to react negatively to changes in his routine has persisted into his adult life.This is called temperamental ________.
Q3) Which of the following infants is most at-risk of developing a feeding disorder?
A)Alex,a 2-month-old,who has been diagnosed with Down's Syndrome
B)Abby,a 3-month-old,who was born a month early
C)Alejandro,a 4-month-old,whose mother was addicted to cocaine while pregnant
D)Austin,a 5-month-old,whose identical twin died at birth
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Chapter 6: Disorders of Attachment
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Q1) According to the authors of the text,the development of an attachment relationship is second only to the ability to communicate in terms of a psychological achievement during late infancy.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The authors of the text would support the fact that human attachments are especially fragile and easily broken through a variety of parent,child,and caregiving factors.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Develop and describe a comprehensive program that would include prevention and intervention for attachment disorders.Build on research-based programs discussed in your text.
Q4) Assessment of disorders of attachment includes more ________ assessment than research-oriented assessment.
Q5) 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."
Q6) Insecurity in children has been linked with ____________ in their parents.
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Chapter 7: Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Learning Disorders
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Q1) According to Siegler (2003),________ negatively affects intellectual development through poor health services,inadequate diet,and insufficient intellectual stimulation.
Q2) Dr.Schwiesow,a school psychologist,is trained to evaluate young children who may have intellectual developmental disorders.Her standard assessments most likely include all EXCEPT which of the following?
A)standardized tests of intelligence
B)measures of adaptive behavior functioning
C)measures of neurobiological functioning
D)interviews with teachers and parents
Q3) Children in the United States are guaranteed by law to receive specialized educational services through the ________ Act.
Q4) Discuss Edward Zigler's developmental approach to intellectual developmental disorders (IDD),including the developmental-difference debate.How does this approach further the understanding and treatment of IDDs?
Q5) What are most common comorbid conditions (medical and psychological)associated with a diagnosis of intellectual developmental disorder?
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Chapter 8: Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Q1) Cody,a 15-year-old diagnosed with ASD,is being treated with an intervention that focuses on teaching structure,involves his parents,emphasizes skills development,and includes generalization.This is most likely the Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH)model.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Children with ASD are sometimes also diagnosed with ___________ disorder.
Q3) Tyler,a 5-year-old with ASD,has a fascination with anything to do with trains and if allowed to would spend hours lining up his trains in his room.This is an example of what characteristic of ASD?
A)purposeless behaviors
B)social anxiety
C)genetic predisposition
D)restricted and repetitive behaviors
Q4) "Growth without guidance" describes the ________ hypothesis which explains how brain development may lead to ASD.
Q5) Describe ways in which parent factors are important to consider during the emergence,assessment/diagnosis,and treatment of ASDs.
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Chapter 9: Attention Deficithyperactivity Disorder
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Q1) A child who struggles with academic tasks that require planning and organization may have deficits in executive functioning.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Children diagnosed with ADHD are more likely to show dysfunctions in which neurotransmitter/s?
A)dopamine
B)serotonin
C)adrenaline
D)both dopamine and serotonin
Q3) Provide one example of self-regulation in a typically developing 3-year-old child and one example of behavior inhibition in a 3-year-old diagnosed with ADHD.
Q4) Describe one of the developmental pathways for the course of ADHD and identify points where intervention might be especially useful.
Q5) Define executive functioning and provide two examples of the ways executive functioning is impaired in children diagnosed with ADHD.
Q6) 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) It can be assumed from the discussion on interventions for children with ODD or CD that in order to be effective,interventions should include which of the following?
A)based on early identification
B)inclusive of all of a child's environment
C)a strong parental component
D)all of the above
Q2) Dr.Nielsen is describing his research regarding social status of young children measured by peer nomination.His research is likely to involve all of the following categories EXCEPT:
A)controversial children.
B)neglected children.
C)antisocial children.
D)popular children.
Q3) When compared to the transactional model,the coercion model places a great emphasis on the role of ________ in the development of oppositional defiant disorder.
Q4) Define prosocial behavior;provide one example in a typically developing 5-year-old and one example in a 5-year-old diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder.
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Chapter 11: Anxiety Disorders, obsessive-Compulsive
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Q1) Summarize current findings of the child factors that contribute to the emergency of anxiety disorders.Give at least three examples.What are some of the protective child factors that may buffer the emergence of anxiety disorders?
Q2) Identify two factors that underlie the emergence of anxiety disorders in children.
Q3) Many fears experienced by young adolescents center around ________ issues.
Q4) If Angela is like others diagnosed with OCD,she often obsesses about germs and contamination.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Seventeen-year-old Juanita woke up one day and was unable to walk.Her doctors were unable to find a cause for this condition and sent her to a psychiatrist to consider a diagnosis of ________.
Q6) Children who continually believe that bad things are going to happen to them or their family members may be displaying ________ disorder.
Q7) Juan thinks that if he doesn't count the number of steps leading up to his front porch,his brother will get sick.Juan's thoughts are known as __________,while the counting behavior is known as ________.
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Chapter 12: Mood Disorders and Suicidality
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Q1) Describe the construct of the mood-related continuum.How do you think this construct helps in understanding mood disorders?
Q2) Summarize the research data on genetic contributions to the development of depressive disorders in children and adolescents.
Q3) The development of an understanding of the self occurs during childhood and adolescence.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Describe common symptoms displayed in children with bipolar disorder.
Q5) Dr.Ghasri,a clinical psychologist,specializes in adolescents with mood disorders.It is important for him to recognize that most adolescents do not willingly participate in therapy and may be resistant to fully participating in treatment.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Peter is a talented violist.This could be considered one of his domains of competence.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Maltreatment and Trauma-And
Stressor-Related Disorders
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Q1) 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
Q2) Identify and give examples of the different types of maltreatment.
Q3) Annie was in one of the Twin Towers on September 11,2001.Following this trauma,Annie decided to return to graduate school,began writing poetry,and reconnected with some of her long-lost friends.This is known as ________.
Q4) Rose,a 4-year-old,has experienced abuse and neglect from both her mother and her mother's boyfriend.Rose may be at risk of developing developmental trauma disorder.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The type of maltreatment that has the most long-term and negative impact on a child is ________.
Q6) Describe how allostatis and allostatic load contribute to an individual's adaptation to stress.
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Q7) The brain regions involved in stress responses include the ______,_______ and ________.
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Chapter 14: Substance Use and Addictive Disorders
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Q1) Describe two psychological disorders commonly co-diagnosed with alcohol abuse in adolescents.
Q2) Which of the following interventions has been shown to be most effective in treating adolescents with substance abuse disorders?
A)shock therapy
B)psychotherapy
C)incarceration
D)cognitive-behavioral therapy
Q3) Drinking that occurs at a college football game could be classified as ________ use.
Q4) Internet use disorder has been added to the DSM-5 category of substance use and addictive disorders.
A)True
B)False
Q5) As a school psychologist in a large public high school you have been asked to help design a substance use prevention program for 9th graders.Identify the key components of a universal prevention program as well as how to identify and work with high-risk adolescents.
Q6) Compare and contrast physical dependence and psychological dependence.
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Chapter 15: Eating Disorders
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Q1) The two processes by which eating disorders are influenced by the media are 1)normalizing dieting and thinness and 2)encouragement of continual evaluation of one's body.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Who of the following is most likely to experience body dissatisfaction?
A)12-year-old Pedro who is tall for his age
B)12-year-old Penelope who is overweight
C)19-year-old Paulette who is tall for her age
D)19-year-old Phillip who is large but muscular
Q3) Describe a developmental pathway for the course of eating disorders.Identify a point where intervention might be particularly effective and what type of interventions should be used.
Q4) Individuals whose eating disorder is long-term and severe are at higher risk for
Q5) If one identical twin has an eating disorder,the other twin is at higher risk of also having an eating disorder.This is evidence of the possibility of the influence of _________ on eating disorders.
Q6) The most effective approach to treatment involves the use of ________ therapy.
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