NUR 630 QUIZ 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
____explains the acquisition of problem behavior on the basis of paired associations
between previously neutral stimuli (e.g, homework). And unconditioned stimuli (e.g., -
answer -classical conditioning models
Etiology refers to the____of childhood disorders. - answer -possible root causes
Which of the following is true with respect to resilience - answer -resilience may vary
across time and across situations
Which is an example of resiliency - answer -coping skills
What is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that reduces overall arousal and levels of anger,
hostility,
And aggression? - answer -gaba-benzodiazepine
Conduct disorder may arise from a number of different developmental pathways, a
concept know as - answer -equifinality
A 6-year-old often appears to be in a bad mood, and he is easily frustrated when given
challenging tasks. His temperament would be described as ___. - answer -negative or
irritability
A child typically enters mental health care - answer -through teachers, counselors, or
parents
A 10-year-old has been showing aggressive behavior with his peers and has difficulty
conducting himself in a normal fashion. He is constantly getting in trouble at school.
According to attachment theories, which type of attachment pattern did he most likely
exhibit as a child? - answer -anxious-avoidant
A 7-year-old boy is considered by his caregivers as a "slow-to-warm-up child" who is
cautious in approaching novel or challenging situations. Which of the following would
describe his temperament? - answer -fearful or inhibited
A 10-year-old girl has recently been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. From a biological
perspective, which neurotransmitter plays a role in eating disorders? - answer -
seratonin
Interventions for children and adolescents are often intended to___. - answer -eliminate
distress and promote further development
, John bowlby's research on attachment showed that a child who has a secure
attachment with a caregiver generally leads to - answer -the development of a child's
positive internal working model.
A homeless girl who was physically abused when she was 5, is now a 10-year-old
showing signs "numbing" which is an emotional dysregulation. In this situation, her
behavior is - answer -adaptive and protective
Children with the most chronic and serious mental disorders___. - answer -face sizable
difficulties throughout their lives
The work of jean-marc gaspard itard (1775-1838) is notable in that ___. - answer -- his
orientation toward children was one of care and helping. In contrast to the times
Which symptoms would be characteristic of the social problem dimension of child
psychopathology? - answer -dependent
Which symptoms would be characteristic of the somatic dimension of child
psychopathology? - answer -headaches
Which of the following is not a developmental task of adolescence - answer -self-
control and compliance
Developmental tasks of adolescence - answer --involvement in extracurricular activities
- forming a cohesive sense of self-identity
-academic achievement
Girls have higher rates of ___ than boys - answer -depression
In the first half of the 20th century, most children with mental disorders were - answer -
institutionalized
The first disorder unique to children and adolescents was ___. - answer -masturbatory
insanity
A toddler learning to make sounds such as "mememe" and "bagabaga" before learning
how to use intelligible language indicates a structure and process to development,
otherwise known as the - answer -biological perspective
Which condition is equally common among males and females? - answer -childhood
depression
Which condition is more common among pre-teen females? - answer -eating disorders
Which symptom would be characteristic of the withdrawn/depressed dimension of child
psychopathology? - answer -refuses to talk
____explains the acquisition of problem behavior on the basis of paired associations
between previously neutral stimuli (e.g, homework). And unconditioned stimuli (e.g., -
answer -classical conditioning models
Etiology refers to the____of childhood disorders. - answer -possible root causes
Which of the following is true with respect to resilience - answer -resilience may vary
across time and across situations
Which is an example of resiliency - answer -coping skills
What is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that reduces overall arousal and levels of anger,
hostility,
And aggression? - answer -gaba-benzodiazepine
Conduct disorder may arise from a number of different developmental pathways, a
concept know as - answer -equifinality
A 6-year-old often appears to be in a bad mood, and he is easily frustrated when given
challenging tasks. His temperament would be described as ___. - answer -negative or
irritability
A child typically enters mental health care - answer -through teachers, counselors, or
parents
A 10-year-old has been showing aggressive behavior with his peers and has difficulty
conducting himself in a normal fashion. He is constantly getting in trouble at school.
According to attachment theories, which type of attachment pattern did he most likely
exhibit as a child? - answer -anxious-avoidant
A 7-year-old boy is considered by his caregivers as a "slow-to-warm-up child" who is
cautious in approaching novel or challenging situations. Which of the following would
describe his temperament? - answer -fearful or inhibited
A 10-year-old girl has recently been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. From a biological
perspective, which neurotransmitter plays a role in eating disorders? - answer -
seratonin
Interventions for children and adolescents are often intended to___. - answer -eliminate
distress and promote further development
, John bowlby's research on attachment showed that a child who has a secure
attachment with a caregiver generally leads to - answer -the development of a child's
positive internal working model.
A homeless girl who was physically abused when she was 5, is now a 10-year-old
showing signs "numbing" which is an emotional dysregulation. In this situation, her
behavior is - answer -adaptive and protective
Children with the most chronic and serious mental disorders___. - answer -face sizable
difficulties throughout their lives
The work of jean-marc gaspard itard (1775-1838) is notable in that ___. - answer -- his
orientation toward children was one of care and helping. In contrast to the times
Which symptoms would be characteristic of the social problem dimension of child
psychopathology? - answer -dependent
Which symptoms would be characteristic of the somatic dimension of child
psychopathology? - answer -headaches
Which of the following is not a developmental task of adolescence - answer -self-
control and compliance
Developmental tasks of adolescence - answer --involvement in extracurricular activities
- forming a cohesive sense of self-identity
-academic achievement
Girls have higher rates of ___ than boys - answer -depression
In the first half of the 20th century, most children with mental disorders were - answer -
institutionalized
The first disorder unique to children and adolescents was ___. - answer -masturbatory
insanity
A toddler learning to make sounds such as "mememe" and "bagabaga" before learning
how to use intelligible language indicates a structure and process to development,
otherwise known as the - answer -biological perspective
Which condition is equally common among males and females? - answer -childhood
depression
Which condition is more common among pre-teen females? - answer -eating disorders
Which symptom would be characteristic of the withdrawn/depressed dimension of child
psychopathology? - answer -refuses to talk
