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PSYC 355 Psychology – Final Exam Study Guide – Unknown Institution – 2025 – Comprehensive Review of Core Psychological Theories, Concepts, and Exam Topics

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This document provides a structured review of key topics commonly covered in a PSYC 355 final exam, including major psychological theories, research methods, cognition, behavior, and core domain-specific concepts. It is designed to support exam preparation through clear summaries of essential course material and frequently tested ideas. The content focuses on understanding principles rather than memorization of specific test items.

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PSYC 355 FINAL EXAM (2026)
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adoption and safe families act - answer-federal law stating permanency must be
finalized within 12 months. child's health and safety is paramount concern. states must
preserve and reunify families, place child in timely manner.



special immigant juvenile status - answer-federal law that assists undocumented
children in obtaining legal permanentt residency. able to remain and work in US, qualify
for in state tuition and apply for citizenship. can be deported if not granted.



Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 - answer-national minimum
standards for activities in the child welfare system. requires for case plans to include
permanence goals and are reviewed every 6 months to ensure goals are revised and
updated.



Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 - answer-
kinship guardianship assistance option on behalf of children who have been in foster
care of whom a relative is taking legal guardianship



Indian Child Welfare Act - answer-protects native american heritage under federal law;
if a native american child is involved in dependency case, the triabl court can take
control or intervene the case. requires CWCM to always determine if child is of native
american heritage. DCF has no jurisdiction on Indian reservations.



interstate compact on the placement of children - answer-procedures for children
placed across state lines. sending state retains jurisdiction and financial responsibility
for child. cannot place without approval of compact admin of receiving state.

,child welfare core principles - answer-1. health and safety of children is paramount
concern

2. prevention/intervention by child protection system should engage families in
constructive, supportive and non-adversarial relationships

3. prevention/intervention should intrude as little as possible into the life of the family,
focused on clearly defined objectives

4. prevention/intervention should be based upon outcomes eval results that
demonstrate success in protecting children and supporting families



"child" legal definition - answer-any unmarried person under the age of 18 years who
has not been emancipated by order of the court.



birth to 3

teen years - answer-critical windows of development, uniquely tied to brain
development and the relationship child has with their environment



neglect - answer-most common maltreatment among infants



birth to 5 - answer-children in this age range are the most represented in the child
welfare system



reunification - answer-when children are removed from birth, this is not a good outcome
for:



1. stability in out of home care (no more than 2 moves)

2. achievement of permanency within 12 months of removal - answer-2 most important
performance measures within child well-being for child welfare system are:



protective capacities - answer-personal characteristics that specifically and directly
relate to the protection of one's child.

, trauma - answer-an emotional response to an event. can be intense, distressing painful
and overwhelm your ability to cope. from direct involvement or witnessing an event.



adverse childhood experience study - answer-study on how childhood traumatic
experiences affect adult health. ACE's rated on a scale of 1-10. the higher the score, the
higher their likelihood for risky behaviors in adult hood. comparison study.



nurturing and attachment

knowledge of parenting and child development

parental resilience

social connections

concrete supports

social and emotional competence of children - answer-6 protective factors



caregiver protective capacities - answer-takes action

sets aside own needs

demonstrates adequate skills

history of protecting

self-aware

intellectual able/capable

understand threats to child

recognized child needs

understands protective role

articulates plan to protect

able to meet own needs

resilient as a caregiver

tolerant as a caregiver

express love, empathy and sensitivity towards child

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