Test Bank For Disorders of Childhood: Development and
Psychopathology 3rd Edition By Robin Hornik Parritz; Michael
F. Troy 9781337098113 Chapter 1-14 Complete Guide .
what is astism spectrum disorder? - ANSWER: impaired social interactions
impaired communication
restricted patterns of activities .
what is the theory of mind? - ANSWER: 1) understand that others have their own perspective
2 ) compromised in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
what is the affective social competence? - ANSWER: capacities to experience emotion,
send emotional messages,
read emotional signals.
what are the five types of pervasive developmental disorders? - ANSWER: Autistic disorder
Asperger's disorder
Childhood disintegrative D/O
Rett's disorder
PDD NOS
What is an important developmental transition in early childhood? - ANSWER: increasing self-control
and self-regulation
what is compliance (regarding ODD)? - ANSWER: doing something unpleasant or boring something
pleasurable.
How do you characterize ODD? - ANSWER: negativistic behavior
Hostile behavior
Defiant behavior
Generalized negative emotion (especially irritability)
Impaired social cognition (more aggressive interpretations)
How is ODD a distinct diagnosis from Conduct Disorders? - ANSWER: CD is more severe - violation of
social norms and rules and rights of others.
What is the prevalence rate of ODD? - ANSWER: Between 2-16%
What are the DSM-IV criteria for Asperger Syndrome? - ANSWER: - impairment in social interaction
- Repetitive behaviors
- NO significant delay in language.
- NO significant delay in cognitive development.
- Significant impairment in Social, Occupational
What are the DSM-IV criteria for PDD-NOS? - ANSWER: - Severe impairment in development of:
> Reciprocal social interaction - or -
> Verbal & Non-verbal communication - or -
- Stereotyped behaviors, interests & activities
- But Criteria is not met for a specific PDD
What are the Core Symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorders? - ANSWER: social and emotional deficits.
What group does the children of Autism Spectrum Disorders belong to? - ANSWER: Heterogenious
, What are social interaction symptoms for Autism? - ANSWER: -impairment in nonverbal behaviors
-lack of peer relationships
-lack the seeking of enjoyment sharing
-lack of social or emotional reciprocity
what are communication impairments for autism? - ANSWER: -delay in spoken language
-impairment in initiating or sustain a conversation
-stereotyped, repetitive language
- lack of imaginary play
what are the stereotypical behaviors of autism? - ANSWER: routines or rituals
repetitve motor mannerisms
parts of objects
What is emotional regulation? - ANSWER: The ability to modulate and organize emotions
What are fears? - ANSWER: Anxieties elicited by specific stimulus.
What are worries? - ANSWER: Anxieties about future.
What is an anxiety disorder? - ANSWER: maladaptive experience in intensity, duration, and
pervasiveness.
What are some characteristics of anxiety disorders? - ANSWER: Inhibition and withdrawal,
unrealistic fears and worries,
over-control
somatic complaints.
What disorder is among the most frequently diagnosed in children, adolescents, and adults but have
low rates of treatment? - ANSWER: Anxiety Disorder.
What is a separation anxiety disorder? - ANSWER: Age-inappropriate distress when separated from
caregiver, clingy in presence of the caregiver.
What are the symptoms of separation anxiety disorder? - ANSWER: Need 3 or more:
4 weeks or more before 18 years of age
worry about anticipated separation,
fear of caregiver being harmed,
fear of event (kidnapping) leading to separation,
fear of being alone
school refusal
relunctance to sleep alone or away from home
nightmares
somatic complaints
What is a generalized anxiety disorder? - ANSWER: Excessive and unrealistic worries and fears about a
variety of stimuli and situations.
only 1 of 6 symptoms needed to be present, for 6 months (3 months for adults).
restlessness
fatigue
difficulty concentrating
muscle tension
sleep disturbance
What is a panic disorder? - ANSWER: Recurrent, unpredictable panic attacks:
1 month of 1 or more of the following:
persistent concern about having another attack;
Psychopathology 3rd Edition By Robin Hornik Parritz; Michael
F. Troy 9781337098113 Chapter 1-14 Complete Guide .
what is astism spectrum disorder? - ANSWER: impaired social interactions
impaired communication
restricted patterns of activities .
what is the theory of mind? - ANSWER: 1) understand that others have their own perspective
2 ) compromised in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
what is the affective social competence? - ANSWER: capacities to experience emotion,
send emotional messages,
read emotional signals.
what are the five types of pervasive developmental disorders? - ANSWER: Autistic disorder
Asperger's disorder
Childhood disintegrative D/O
Rett's disorder
PDD NOS
What is an important developmental transition in early childhood? - ANSWER: increasing self-control
and self-regulation
what is compliance (regarding ODD)? - ANSWER: doing something unpleasant or boring something
pleasurable.
How do you characterize ODD? - ANSWER: negativistic behavior
Hostile behavior
Defiant behavior
Generalized negative emotion (especially irritability)
Impaired social cognition (more aggressive interpretations)
How is ODD a distinct diagnosis from Conduct Disorders? - ANSWER: CD is more severe - violation of
social norms and rules and rights of others.
What is the prevalence rate of ODD? - ANSWER: Between 2-16%
What are the DSM-IV criteria for Asperger Syndrome? - ANSWER: - impairment in social interaction
- Repetitive behaviors
- NO significant delay in language.
- NO significant delay in cognitive development.
- Significant impairment in Social, Occupational
What are the DSM-IV criteria for PDD-NOS? - ANSWER: - Severe impairment in development of:
> Reciprocal social interaction - or -
> Verbal & Non-verbal communication - or -
- Stereotyped behaviors, interests & activities
- But Criteria is not met for a specific PDD
What are the Core Symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorders? - ANSWER: social and emotional deficits.
What group does the children of Autism Spectrum Disorders belong to? - ANSWER: Heterogenious
, What are social interaction symptoms for Autism? - ANSWER: -impairment in nonverbal behaviors
-lack of peer relationships
-lack the seeking of enjoyment sharing
-lack of social or emotional reciprocity
what are communication impairments for autism? - ANSWER: -delay in spoken language
-impairment in initiating or sustain a conversation
-stereotyped, repetitive language
- lack of imaginary play
what are the stereotypical behaviors of autism? - ANSWER: routines or rituals
repetitve motor mannerisms
parts of objects
What is emotional regulation? - ANSWER: The ability to modulate and organize emotions
What are fears? - ANSWER: Anxieties elicited by specific stimulus.
What are worries? - ANSWER: Anxieties about future.
What is an anxiety disorder? - ANSWER: maladaptive experience in intensity, duration, and
pervasiveness.
What are some characteristics of anxiety disorders? - ANSWER: Inhibition and withdrawal,
unrealistic fears and worries,
over-control
somatic complaints.
What disorder is among the most frequently diagnosed in children, adolescents, and adults but have
low rates of treatment? - ANSWER: Anxiety Disorder.
What is a separation anxiety disorder? - ANSWER: Age-inappropriate distress when separated from
caregiver, clingy in presence of the caregiver.
What are the symptoms of separation anxiety disorder? - ANSWER: Need 3 or more:
4 weeks or more before 18 years of age
worry about anticipated separation,
fear of caregiver being harmed,
fear of event (kidnapping) leading to separation,
fear of being alone
school refusal
relunctance to sleep alone or away from home
nightmares
somatic complaints
What is a generalized anxiety disorder? - ANSWER: Excessive and unrealistic worries and fears about a
variety of stimuli and situations.
only 1 of 6 symptoms needed to be present, for 6 months (3 months for adults).
restlessness
fatigue
difficulty concentrating
muscle tension
sleep disturbance
What is a panic disorder? - ANSWER: Recurrent, unpredictable panic attacks:
1 month of 1 or more of the following:
persistent concern about having another attack;
