Psyc 345 Exam 2 Questions and Answers
Kiana took an assessment and her scores were then compared to a large sample of children, with
respect to age and gender. Most likely, Kiana participated in what type of assessment? ***
Standardized test
In a ground-breaking journal article, Mastern identified resilience as *** ordinary magic
As part of her dissertation, Patty decided to see whether children with down syndrome had made
any adaptive functioning gains at the end of a full inclusion semester (relative to their pre-test
scores at the beginning of the year). Her research is best conceptualized as *** Outcome
research
The most effective interventions are *** initiated early
According to the textbook, clinical assessments begin with *** a specific concern, question or
problem
Laura was tired of the "one size fits all" approach to intervention, so she decided to conduct
research that focused on mechanisms and common factors related to change. Her research is best
conceptualized as *** process research
According to the textbook, the Kauai longitudinal study reminds us that it is most important to
study *** interactions between type, pattern, number and timing of risks
When conceptualizing the target of intervention approaches to prevent developmental
psychopathology, it is important to target *** all of the above
When creating a research study on risk and resilience the recommended approach should be ***
complex, accounting for various levels of risk and protective factors
Ken grew up in family with an alcoholic parent who gambled away all of the family money and
was verbally abusive to him and his siblings. Stephanie grew up in an affluent family that was
very overprotective and often spoiled her with lavish gifts. At the age of 12, both were diagnosed
with major depression. Their story illustrates the concept of *** equifinality
Tom and Brian were both born into families who live below the poverty line. Tom began
exhibiting conduct disordered behavior and was failing several classes by age 10. At the same
, age, Brian was placed on the honor roll and recommended for the gifted and talented program.
These boys provide one example of *** multifinality
Chester continues to carry around and chew on his blanket at age 7. his adaptational failure is
best classified as *** fixation
While in utero, Peter was diagnosed with a rare genetic mutation that is often associated with
CHARGE syndrome. This genetic mutation is an example of a(n) *** specific risk
According to the textbook, if an assessment tool has faulty items, which result in an over
diagnosing of children with autism spectrum disorder, we are concerned with what type of error
in diagnosis *** instrument-related
Currently, clinicians who empty a categorical classification system use the most recent version of
the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual, which is the *** DSM-5
The concept of developmental pathways is useful in understanding developmental because it
*** may help in understanding the need to intervene at certain points in a child's development
which of the following statements is most true regarding the effects of labeling a child with a
psychiatric disorder? *** Labeling may diminish the fact that children have areas in their lives
in which they are not disabled
Dr. Kelly is gathering information on her latest client by talking with the child's parents,
teachers, and the child. She is most likely engaging in which aspect of assessment? ***
Interview
Austin, a 19-year-old student who has cerebral palsy, is being evaluated by the school
psychologist to help in determining his current educational needs. As a child with a disability,
Austin's educational rights are protected under which of the following? *** Individuals with
disabilities education improvement act
All of the children at Hoover Elementary participate in a weekly social skills lesson conducted
by the school counselor. This would most likely be which type of intervention? *** Universal
prevention
Pedro has learned that he can lose himself in a good book, which helps him escape his abusive
father. Researchers refer to this as: *** arenas of comfort
Kiana took an assessment and her scores were then compared to a large sample of children, with
respect to age and gender. Most likely, Kiana participated in what type of assessment? ***
Standardized test
In a ground-breaking journal article, Mastern identified resilience as *** ordinary magic
As part of her dissertation, Patty decided to see whether children with down syndrome had made
any adaptive functioning gains at the end of a full inclusion semester (relative to their pre-test
scores at the beginning of the year). Her research is best conceptualized as *** Outcome
research
The most effective interventions are *** initiated early
According to the textbook, clinical assessments begin with *** a specific concern, question or
problem
Laura was tired of the "one size fits all" approach to intervention, so she decided to conduct
research that focused on mechanisms and common factors related to change. Her research is best
conceptualized as *** process research
According to the textbook, the Kauai longitudinal study reminds us that it is most important to
study *** interactions between type, pattern, number and timing of risks
When conceptualizing the target of intervention approaches to prevent developmental
psychopathology, it is important to target *** all of the above
When creating a research study on risk and resilience the recommended approach should be ***
complex, accounting for various levels of risk and protective factors
Ken grew up in family with an alcoholic parent who gambled away all of the family money and
was verbally abusive to him and his siblings. Stephanie grew up in an affluent family that was
very overprotective and often spoiled her with lavish gifts. At the age of 12, both were diagnosed
with major depression. Their story illustrates the concept of *** equifinality
Tom and Brian were both born into families who live below the poverty line. Tom began
exhibiting conduct disordered behavior and was failing several classes by age 10. At the same
, age, Brian was placed on the honor roll and recommended for the gifted and talented program.
These boys provide one example of *** multifinality
Chester continues to carry around and chew on his blanket at age 7. his adaptational failure is
best classified as *** fixation
While in utero, Peter was diagnosed with a rare genetic mutation that is often associated with
CHARGE syndrome. This genetic mutation is an example of a(n) *** specific risk
According to the textbook, if an assessment tool has faulty items, which result in an over
diagnosing of children with autism spectrum disorder, we are concerned with what type of error
in diagnosis *** instrument-related
Currently, clinicians who empty a categorical classification system use the most recent version of
the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual, which is the *** DSM-5
The concept of developmental pathways is useful in understanding developmental because it
*** may help in understanding the need to intervene at certain points in a child's development
which of the following statements is most true regarding the effects of labeling a child with a
psychiatric disorder? *** Labeling may diminish the fact that children have areas in their lives
in which they are not disabled
Dr. Kelly is gathering information on her latest client by talking with the child's parents,
teachers, and the child. She is most likely engaging in which aspect of assessment? ***
Interview
Austin, a 19-year-old student who has cerebral palsy, is being evaluated by the school
psychologist to help in determining his current educational needs. As a child with a disability,
Austin's educational rights are protected under which of the following? *** Individuals with
disabilities education improvement act
All of the children at Hoover Elementary participate in a weekly social skills lesson conducted
by the school counselor. This would most likely be which type of intervention? *** Universal
prevention
Pedro has learned that he can lose himself in a good book, which helps him escape his abusive
father. Researchers refer to this as: *** arenas of comfort
