d. be considered acceptable by psychologists who study childrens behavior.

Chapter 1

• A child’s behaviors might be considered typical or adaptive in one situation but not in another

because these behaviors may:

• be rare or unusual when compared to other children of the same age or gender.

*b. be considered adaptive in a given sociocultural group or situation.

• not meet the specific criteria for a disorder as defined by the medical community.
• be considered acceptable by psychologists who study children’s behavior.

• The authors of this text assert that psychopathology is best understood in relationship to:

*a. how children typically develop.

• adaptation to atypical situations.
• each child’s unique pattern of development.
• maladaptation to environmental stressors.

• Dr. Jones tells her psychology class that it is difficult to determine one true definition of

psychopathology. Which of the following statements would best support her assertion regarding developmental psychopathology?

• Children who experience minimal stressors may develop maladaptive behaviors.

*b. Typically developing children can and do display behaviors that could be described as “abnormal.”

• Children who display maladaptive behaviors come from a variety of situations,

including socioeconomic status.

• Atypical development can best be defined in terms of gender expectations and age of

the child.

• At age 6, Allison’s temper tantrums are more frequent and intense than her same-aged peers.

Allison’s behavior may be considered pathological based on which of these criteria?

*a. violation of sociocultural norms

• meeting the definition of a specific mental health disorder
• statistical deviance from peers
• major emotional maladjustment

• Dr. Vance works with all of his clients to identify their strengths and weaknesses and

develops a plan for them to be able to function at the highest level possible. This is known as ________ adaptation.

• adequate
• foundational
• superior

*d. optimal (Disorders of Childhood Development and Psychopathology, 3e Robin Hornik Parritz, Michael Troy ) (Test Bank, Correct Answer are marked with*) 1 / 4

• Dr. Schwiesow, a school psychologist, is interested in understanding whether the student she

is evaluating displays off-task behaviors that are much higher than that of same-aged peers. She is likely to be considering psychopathology from which perspective?

• sociocultural norm
• mental health definitions

*c. statistical deviance

• educational relevance

• Sameroff (1993) stated that “all life is characterized by disturbance that is overcome, and that

only through disturbance can we advance and grow.” How does this statement further the understanding of developmental psychopathology?

• It provides a basis for defining psychopathology in youth.

*b. It normalizes the fact that most children can and do face challenges.

• It creates a basis for understanding why we must provide funding for children’s

mental health.

• It supports the fact that in order to overcome adversity all humans need support.

• The major difference between psychopathology and developmental psychopathology is the:

*a. likelihood that children’s development will be negatively impacted.

• role of culture in understanding deviant behavior.
• understanding of how family values impact the development of maladaptive

behavior.

• belief that most deviant behavior is innate.

• Dr. Uyenco wants to know how many new cases of autism are diagnosed each year in her

particular state. Which type of data should she access?

• epidemiology
• prevalence
• identification rate

*d. incidence

• Tolan and Dodge (2005) have proposed a four-part model for a comprehensive mental

health system that serves children and their families. Based on what is known about existing barriers to services, which of the following components would likely be a part of this model?

• access to effective emergency care to treat crisis situations

*b. preventive care provided in natural settings such as schools or daycares

• emphasis on research-based treatments that address the cultural majority 2 / 4

• an expansion of psychiatric hospitals that are equipped to handle long-term inpatient

care

• Tolan and Dodge (2005) assert that “the current state of affairs not only fails to take

responsibility for the health and welfare of children, it also fails to recognize the costs and waster in economic and human potential.” Which of the following aspects of allocation of resources would these authors most likely promote?

• access to care
• financial support for research and care
• preventative programming

*d. all of the above

• Children in Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe are less likely to have access to

quality mental health services. These countries may be classified as:

• uneducated.
• poor.

*c. resource-poor.

• rural.

• According to Mukolo, Heflinger, and Wallston (2010) the stigma of mental illness includes

all EXCEPT which of the following?

• Dimensions of stigma, including negative stereotypes

*b. Actions of stigma, including hate crimes

• Contexts of stigma, including the general public
• Targets of stigma, including the family

• In order to accurately understand psychopatho logy in children, it

is important to distinguish between “normal” and “abnormal” development.

*a. True

• False

• An age-related issue of development for adolescents is the

development of competence in peer relationships.

• True

*b. False

• If a clinician wants to know if a child’s particular behavior is

typical for his age and culture, she would likely be approaching the child’s from a sociocultural perspective. 3 / 4

*a. True

• False

• In some Native American tribes, it is considered a s ign of

disrespect to look at an elder when talking to them. This is an example of a sociocultural norm.

*a. True

• False

• Despite early abuse and neglect, 10 -year-old Joshua has adapted

well to his new foster family, has made good friends at schoo l, and is excelling in reading and soccer. Joshua’s situation would most likely be an example of adequate adaptation.

• True

*b. False

• More current definitions of psychopathology include both extremes

of behavior (too little or too much).

*a. True

• False

• Dr. Andrews wants to study how many children under the age of 5 in

the United States have been diagnosed with autism over the past 10 years. In order to do this, he is most likely to use a random sampling of the general population to es timate the prevalence of autism.

*a. True

• False

• The fact that many children who need mental health care don’t

receive it is primarily based on denial of mental health treatment.

• True

*b. False

• 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.

• True

*b. False

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