Psych 335 Training Exam 1 Questions And Complete Correct Answers.
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PSYC 335
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PSYC 335
how do we define "abnormal" behavior? - Answer behaviors are judged as abnormal on the basis of their being atypical, harmful, and inappropriate. standards for behavior depend on developmental, cultural, gender, and situational norms.
what are some behavioral indicators of disorder in childre...
Psych 335 Training Exam 1 Questions
And Complete Correct Answers.
how do we define "abnormal" behavior? - Answer behaviors are judged as abnormal on the basis of
their being atypical, harmful, and inappropriate. standards for behavior depend on developmental,
cultural, gender, and situational norms.
what are some behavioral indicators of disorder in children? - Answer developmental delay;
developmental regression or deterioration; extremely high/low frequency of behavior; extremely
high/low intensity of behavior; behavioral difficulty persisting over time; behavior inappropriate to the
situation; abrupt changes in behavior; several problem behaviors, and behavior qualitatively different
from normal
what does "prevalence" mean and how is it interpreted? - Answer
is it possible to study psychopathology in babies? if so, what are some factors that influence this? -
Answer
why is it important to know about the developmental level of a child when diagnosing or treating
psychopathology? - Answer
what are some historical influences on our understanding of the origins of disorder? for example, how
did Freud view the origins of disorder? how did Watson view the origins of disorder? - Answer
true/false: a child's behavior should be consistent and not vary across settings (e.g., classroom,
playground, home) - Answer false
true/false: researchers have proven that some disorders are only due to nature (genetic of biological
influences) and others are only due to nurture (environmental influences) - Answer false
, t/f: early disturbances, for example, feeding issues or sleep disorders in infancy, do not have
developmental consequences - Answer false
t/f: schizophrenia is a disorder that typically begins during childhood - Answer false
t/f: according to the autism prevalence study discussed in class, actual symptoms of autism are
increasing, but diagnoses or autism are not increasing - Answer false
t/f: if a child has a mental disorder, it is more important to work with that child directly than it is with the
child's parents - Answer false
which is least likely to be considered an indication of problem behavior in youth?
a. a behavior is excessively intense
b. a behavior is qualitatively atypical
c. a behavior is unusual but of no harm to anyone
d. a behavior is exhibited in inappropriate settings - Answer c. a behavior is unusual but of no harm to
anyone
Jake is a 9 year-old boy. what does the book say about his risk factors for psychopathology?
a. they do not differ from a 9 year-old female
b. he is at a lower risk for neurodevelopment disorders
c. he is at higher risk for experience a traumatic brain injury
d. he is at a higher risk to experiencing an inappropriate sexual encounter - Answer c. he is at a higher
risk for experiencing a traumatic brain injury
in contrast to Sigmund Freud, John Watson argued for...
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