NURS 642 (Psychology) EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE AND
ACCURATE RATED A.
1. Reasons for § There are unusual connected speech confusion, rever-
speech referral sals, or telescoping
§ There is a loss of previously acquired language skills
§ The child stops talking
§ The child reacts to his or her own speech with embar-
rassment or withdrawal
§ The child's voice is monotone, extremely loud, largely
inaudible, or of poor quality
§ Pitch is not appropriate to the child's age and gender.
§ Hypernasality or lack of nasal resonance occurs
2. What is disci- o Discipline means teaching, not punishment
pline? o Discipline: is education that molds the behavior, mental
capacities, or moral character of an individual.
3. What is punish- is loss, pain, or suffering that is administered in response
ment? to behavior
4. What are the im- Can cause withdrawal, reduced activity, reduced self-con-
pacts of mater- trol, increased aggression, poor peer relationships,
nal depression greater difficulties adapting to school, and general unhap-
on children? piness
5. When age do 2 1/2 and 3 1/2
most kids potty
train?
6. What are the § Has voluntary sphincter control
signs of readi- § Stays dry for 2 hrs; may wake from naps still dry
ness for potty § Is able to sit, walk, and squat
training? § Assists in dressing self
§ Recognizes urge to urinate or defecate
§ Understand meaning of words used by family in toileting
§ Understands connection between dry pants and toilet
§ Is able to follow directions
§ Is able to communicate needs
§ Demonstrates desire to please parent
§ Expresses curiosity about use of toilet
§ Expresses desire to be dry and clean
, NURS 642 (Psychology) EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE AND
ACCURATE RATED A.
§ Expresses desire to assist child with training
§ Recognizes child's cues of readiness
§ Has no compelling factor that will interfere with training
(Ie big life changes)
7. What can o Starting potty training too young or too old can cause
cause constipa- these issues
tion/stool hold- o Need to teach child that the goal is to use the toilet, not
ing? to hold urine/stool
8. What is sensory These kids are sensitive to touch and pull away from
processing dis- hugs/cuddling; have trouble with transitions, family gather-
order? ings, parties, and vacations; do best with an environment
that is predictable and routine;
9. What do children Children who are over responders have difficulties with
who are over clothing, physical contact, light, sound, and food
processors have
a hard time with?
10. What are symp- have little or no reaction to stimulation, pain, extreme hot
toms of an under or cold, and risk injuring themselves
responder? o Children who are sensory seekers are on perpetual
overdrive and often in trouble with friends and family
11. What is the man- § Possibly OT
agement for sen- § Hyporesponsive child: active play like jumping on tram-
sory processing polines, swinging, swimming, and use of playground
disorder? § Hyper-responsive child: calming activities like a cozy
corner with soft bean bag chair, dim light and noise
12. How to support a o When possible, tell child in advance
child through di- o Explain what divorce means in an age-appropriate way
vorce? o Reassure child they did not cause it
o Explain what the family structure will look like
o Explain visitation agreements
o Reassure child that they will be cared for, and they are
not being abandoned by either parent
o Tell children that their feelings of anger, sadness and
disappointment are normal
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