and Correct Answers/ NRNP 6645 Psychotherapy with
Multiple Modalities.Latest Exam 2025-2026
what are moderator variables-ANSWERS-ones that interfere
with treatment
–parental psychiatric status
–comorbidity
–age
–supports
what are mediator variables-ANSWERS-mediators are the part
of the tx that actually WORKED (what mediated change)
what is the best treatment for ODD-ANSWERS-parent training
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,3 pathways of adolescent conduct disorder-ANSWERS-–
addiction
–lack of parental involvement
–neurological
what med has strongest support of its use in ODD and CD-
ANSWERS-stimulants
what is epidemiology-ANSWERS-how common things are (eg
rates of behavioral disorders)
how many children in US meet DSM criteria for behavior
disorder-ANSWERS-14–22%
how many children with behavior disorder get effective care?-
ANSWERS-10–20%
what percentage of school age and preschool children
demonstrate psychosocial dysfunction-ANSWERS-school age
13%
preschool 10%
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,there are how many diagnostic possiblities for children and
adol?-ANSWERS-42
how do we decide if behavior is diagnosable?-ANSWERS-–
unusual for child's peer group
–impairment
what makes up the "4 factor model"-ANSWERS-1–
temperament
2–consequences
3–stress
4–parent temperament
Barkleys' model consists of what part of the "4 factor model?"-
ANSWERS-CONSEQUENCES
wht are the 3 broad headings under disturbance of conduct?-
ANSWERS-–ADHD
–ODD
–CD
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, what are developmental precursors of serious antisocial
behavior in adolescence?-ANSWERS-annoying oppositional
behavior, such as non–compliance and argumentiveness
In order for ODD to be met the following a main criteria must
be present-ANSWERS-Repetitive pattern of defiance in
disobedience and and negative or hostile attitude toward
authority figure's for at least six months
But four of the following must be present in order to meet
criteria for ODD-ANSWERS-Loss of temper
Arguments with adults
Defiance or noncompliance with adult rules and requests
Being deliberate source of annoyance
Blaming others for one's mistakes
Being touchy and annoyed by Others
Frequent anger and resentment
Spite, vindictiveness
In regard to the four behaviors required in ODD, what must
these behaviors be in order to be considered pathological-
ANSWERS-The behaviors must be common and must lead to
impairments in functioning, (academic and social)
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