Developmental Psychopathology Exam Practice Tests
Course Introduction
Developmental Psychopathology examines the origins and progression of psychological disorders within a developmental framework, emphasizing how early life experiences, genetic factors, and environmental influences interact to shape mental health across the lifespan. Through the exploration of major disorders affecting children and adolescents such as autism spectrum disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, and conduct problems students gain a deep understanding of risk factors, protective mechanisms, and adaptive versus maladaptive development. The course integrates current research, case studies, and theoretical perspectives to provide a nuanced understanding of the complexity and diversity of developmental trajectories, with a focus on implications for diagnosis, intervention, and prevention.
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Disorders of Childhood Development and Psychopathology 2nd Edition by
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Chapter 1: Introduction
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Q1) Patrick's parents are reluctant to have him see a psychologist because they're afraid other family members will think they are "bad" parents.Their reluctance is most closely related to lack of resources in their local community.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) In some Native American tribes,it is considered a sign of disrespect to look at an elder when talking to them.This is an example of a sociocultural norm.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) The example of the Hmong families and their unmarried children who continue to live at home highlights the fact that ________ are critical in understanding developmental psychopathology.
Answer: sociocultural norms
Q4) ________ are those factors that potentially prevent individuals from receiving effective treatment for mental health issues.
Answer: Barriers to care
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Chapter 2: Models of Child Development, psychopathology, and Treatment
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Q1) Once a model of psychopathology has been validated,it is unlikely that it will be altered.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Nelson (2011)stated that "both positive and negative experiences can influence the wiring diagram of the brain." Describe what process is being described and give one example of a positive experience and one example of a negative experience that could impact how the brain functions.
Answer: -Process - neural plasticity;development and modification of the brain through experiences
-Positive - any reasonable response that illustrates an enriching experience such as travel,education,learning a foreign language,etc.
-Negative - any reasonable response that illustrated a potentially detrimental experiences such as head trauma,early abuse or deprivation,mental illness
Q3) The statement "Genes are probability,not destiny" highlights the difference between an individual's ________ and ________.
Answer: genotype;phenotype
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Chapter 3: Principles and Practices of Developmental Psychopathology
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Q1) Prepare a proposal to your university's institutional review board (IRB)advocating for the approval of your translational research designed to pilot an innovative educational strategy for use with young children with autism.In your proposal,identify the pros and cons of "traditional" or basic research and translational research.
Answer: -Translational research - designed to be applied to real life situations;in this case,strategies for use with children with autism
-Basic research - adds to foundational knowledge of psychopathology but alone is not applicable to real-world settings
-Translational research provides quicker results and utility for practitioners
Q2) Define,describe,and give two examples of domains of competence.
Answer: -Description - skills and achievements;also consider areas of incompetence -Arenas of comfort - context in which child can relax and rejuvenate;counterbalances stressors
-Examples - music,sports,academic achievements,interpersonal skills,etc.
Q3) A child who has not experienced adversity could not be considered ________. Answer: resilient
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Chapter 4: Classification, assessment and Diagnosis, and Intervention
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Q1) Discuss the pros and cons of "labeling" a child with a significant mental health disorder.
Q2) When two conditions exist at the same time this is called ________;while if they occur one after the other this is called ________.
Q3) The Diagnosis and Statistical Manual has included descriptions of disorders unique to childhood since the first edition.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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
Q5) Discuss how and why parents and families must be involved in the treatment of children with psychiatric disorders.
Q6) 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 ________.
Q7) Define and give examples of the four different types of comorbidity.
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Chapter 5: Disorders of Early Development
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Q1) Describe one way in which it is important to understand normal development when assessing feeding disorders in young children.
Q2) Describe and give examples of the three biobehavioral shifts that occur in early childhood.Identify at which age these shifts normally occur.
Q3) Pica is a fairly common disorder characterized by repeated regurgitation of food. A)True B)False
Q4) Ellie's parents have learned how to help her calm down after she is frightened by a strange face or loud noise.Over time,the hope is that Ellie will be able to regulate her own reactions.This interaction between Ellie and her parents is known as the ________.
Q5) How would researchers explain the development of schizophrenia in a young child using the diathesis-stress model? Include a discussion of differential susceptibility and sensitivity to context.
Q6) A child with autism is more likely to show a/n _________ regulatory disorder,while a child with early signs of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is more likely to show a __________ disorder.
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Chapter 6: Disorders of Attachment
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Q1) Maggie's mother has been hospitalized for several months to treat her drug addiction.Because of her unavailability for parenting,young Maggie has been in day care environments in which she was maltreated by caregivers and older children.Maggie now engages in stereotyped movements and often looks afraid and apprehensive,which might be signs of disorganized attachment.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Describe infant-parent psychotherapy and provide two examples of how it may be useful in treating disorders of attachment.What recommendations have come out of the research related to infant-parent psychotherapy?
Q3) 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."
Q4) Children who are diagnosed with __________ have almost always been in very adverse situations (e.g. ,abusive homes or institutions).
Q5) Develop and describe a comprehensive program that would include prevention and intervention for attachment disorders.Build on research-based programs discussed in your text.
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Chapter 7: Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Learning Disorders
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Q1) Which of the following statements best summarizes the history related to the understanding and treatment of children with intellectual developmental disorders?
A)The treatment of children with intellectual developmental disorders has essentially remained the same over the years based on misunderstandings regarding etiology.
B)The treatment of children with intellectual developmental disorders has essentially remained the same over time based on the lack of effective prevention and treatment options.
C)The treatment of children with intellectual developmental disorders has changed over time based on what is known about the causes of these disorders as well as societal acceptance.
D)The treatment of children with intellectual developmental disorders has changed over the years based on improved prenatal detection which leads to the option of terminating the pregnancy.
Q2) The construct of ________ highlights the fact that a child is more likely to display a particular set of behaviors given a particular genetic predisposition.
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Chapter 8: Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Q1) A child with autism is less likely to be able to distinguish between what is socially important and what is not when compared to typically developing peers.This is known as a child's:
A)social behavior.
B)social cognition.
C)psychosocial understanding.
D)theory of mind.
Q2) Tony Attwood's plaid clothes analogy indicates that children with ASD have similar characteristics but are still individuals with unique strengths and weaknesses.
A)True
B)False
Q3) According to the DSM-5 criteria,a child with autism spectrum disorder must display deficits in which areas?
A)social and communication skills;problem-solving
B)social and communication skills;behaviors and interests
C)adaptive behavior skills;sensory sensitivity
D)social relationships;communication
Q4) Describe how a child with ASD differs from typically developing children in behavior.
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Chapter 9: Attention Deficithyperactivity Disorder
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Q1) Design an assessment protocol for a 6-year-old child with ADHD.Base your approach on research and best practices identified in the text.
Q2) Summarize the research data on the use of central nervous system stimulants in the treatment of ADHD.
Q3) Discuss the major findings of the Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder,particularly as it relates to effective intervention.
Q4) Describe three ways in which ADHD may impact an elementary school-aged child's ability to resolve the developmental challenges experienced by all children.
Q5) Identify two school-based interventions for children with ADHD.
Q6) Identify and describe three early childhood precursors linked to the development of ADHD.
Q7) Children who display signs of inattentiveness and impulsivity could be diagnosed with depression or generalized anxiety disorder instead of ADHD. A)True B)False
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Chapter 10: Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder
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Q1) Studies of the brains of children with ODD and CD have shown differences in both structure and function.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A review of the literature regarding the etiology of ODD and CD would indicate that the primary causal factor of these disorders is ________.
Q3) Compare and contrast oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder in terms of how it impacts a child's relationships with others in the short- and long-term.
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) With respect to assessment,what do the data show about parent and child reports of ODD symptoms?
Q6) A child's input should not be considered when making a diagnosis of CD since their perspective on their behavior is generally invalid.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Anxiety Disorders, obsessive-Compulsive
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Q1) 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 ________.
Q2) 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.
Q3) ________ phobias are most subject to change over time.
Q4) Identify two factors that underlie the emergence of anxiety disorders in children.
Q5) 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 ________.
Q6) The tripartite model of ________ and ________ focuses on how negative affectivity manifests as psychopathology in children.
Q7) What are the key clinical symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder? Provide a symptom in four out of these six categories: perception,cognition,effect,arousal,behavior,and interpersonal adjustment.
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Q8) Many fears experienced by young adolescents center around ________ issues.
Chapter 12: Mood Disorders and Suicidality
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Q1) The most common comorbid disorders diagnosed with mood disorders include ________.
Q2) When considering a diagnosis of a depressive disorder,clinicians must consider all EXCEPT which of the following dimensions related to symptoms?
A)intensity
B)frequency
C)continuity
D)disruption/destructiveness
Q3) Sugi is experiencing wide mood swings,racing thoughts,and erratic behaviors,but has had no paranoid or delusions thoughts.This may be ________.
Q4) Angela has confidence in her ability to do well in school and enjoys participating in the school soccer team.This kind of competence may be one of Angela's ________.
Q5) Describe the key symptoms of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.How might a 6-year-old exhibit these symptoms?
Q6) Summarize the findings of factors related to the fact that more adolescent girls are diagnosed with depression than adolescent boys.
Q7) Describe and give an example of the kindling model of mood disorders.
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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) _________-focused strategies reduce further risk for maltreatment,________ -focused strategies counterbalance risk,and _________-focused strategies promote well-being of the child.
Q3) Identify professionals who may be involved in the assessment and diagnosis of a child who has been exposed to trauma and what role they might play in this assessment and diagnosis.
Q4) Mary's family has been identified as at-risk for neglecting Mary and her siblings.The family has been assigned a social worker who visits them weekly to model effective parenting strategies and connect them with community agencies.This is an example of prevention of maltreatment.
A)True
B)False
Q5) 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 ________.
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Chapter 14: Substance Use and Addictive Disorders
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Q1) Summarize the data on the genetic of alcohol abuse.
Q2) Molly smoked marijuana once because her friends encouraged her to give it a try but hasn't tried it again.This is an example of experimental substance use.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A thorough medical examination should be conducted before,after,and during withdrawal from a substance because of:
A)the possibility of death related to cardiac arrest,STDs,and seizures.
B)possible medical complications related to past and current drug use as well as medical complications related to detoxing.
C)the importance of accurate documentation for insurance and research purposes.
D)the importance of ruling out other medical problems such as diabetes,thyroid problems,and tumors.
Q4) Describe the two most common periods of vulnerability for the development of substance abuse and the potential outcome of substance abuse during those periods.
Q5) Describe two psychological disorders commonly co-diagnosed with alcohol abuse in adolescents.
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Chapter 15: Eating Disorders
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Isabelle has been diagnosed with anorexia and her therapist is using techniques such as engaging her in treatment,educating her about eating disorders,identifying barriers to changing eating behaviors,and developing a plan to prevent relapse.These are most likely techniques based on cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E).
A)True
B)False
Q3) How might perfectionism be conceptualized as a risk factor for anorexia?
Q4) The most successful intervention programs for adolescents with eating disorders:
A)involve the use of medication as the frontline intervention coupled with psychotherapy.
B)involve a comprehensive treatment plan that includes medical,family,and individual treatment.
C)incorporate techniques associated with CBT and psychotherapy as well as medical interventions.
D)all of the above
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