Question 1

Which of the following anxiety disorders are specific to childhood, according to the ICD-10 classification system?&#10;A) Generalised Anxiety Disorder&#10;B) Separation Anxiety Disorder&#10;C) Panic Disorder&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Separation Anxiety Disorder is specifically classified under disorders of childhood in the ICD-10. It is characterized by excessive anxiety regarding separation from home or from those to whom the individual is attached.

Question 2

Anxiety disorders run in families. Does this mean that anxiety is heritable?&#10;A) Yes. Based on this information, anxiety disorders are probably heritable&#10;B) Maybe, but it could be because anxious people behave in a way that means that their relatives are more likely to become anxious&#10;C) Maybe, but it could be because of the shared environment between relatives that makes them all more prone to anxiety&#10;D) Both B and C

Accepted Answer

The statement that anxiety disorders run in families does not conclusively prove heritability, as it could be due to behavioral modeling (B) or shared environmental factors (C) among relatives.

Question 3

What effect may overprotection have on children?&#10;A) It gives children a sense of safety and boosts their confidence&#10;B) It gives children opportunities to take risks&#10;C) It gives children subtle messages that they can't cope on their own&#10;D) It improves anxiety symptoms in sensitive or cautious children

Accepted Answer

Overprotection can inadvertently send children the message that they are not capable of handling situations on their own, which can undermine their confidence and ability to cope independently.

Question 4

What is the optimum treatment for children with anxiety disorders, according to evidence from the large medication and therapy for anxiety study by Walkup et al. (2008)?&#10;A) Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)&#10;B) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) medication&#10;C) A combination of CBT and SSRI medication&#10;D) Psychodynamic therapy

Accepted Answer

The study by Walkup et al. (2008) found that a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) medication was the most effective treatment for children with anxiety disorders, showing greater improvement than either treatment alone.

Question 5

At what age does depression begin to have a moderately large genetic component?&#10;A) Infancy&#10;B) Adolescence&#10;C) Early childhood&#10;D) Pre-adolescence

Accepted Answer

Adolescence is the period when depression begins to have a moderately large genetic component, as genetic factors play a more significant role in the development of depression during this stage of life.

Question 6

According to the systematic review by McLeod et al., (2007), which parenting style accounts for the largest proportion of variance in childhood depression?&#10;A) Parental withdrawal&#10;B) Parental aversiveness&#10;C) Parental warmth&#10;D) Parental control

Accepted Answer

Parental aversiveness accounts for the largest proportion of variance in childhood depression according to the systematic review by McLeod et al., (2007).

Question 7

Which of the following do children with behavioural problems have an increased risk of:&#10;A) Poor job prospects&#10;B) Poor interpersonal relations&#10;C) Substance misuse&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Children with behavioral problems are at an increased risk of facing poor job prospects, having poor interpersonal relations, and engaging in substance misuse. These issues can stem from the challenges they face in self-regulation, social interaction, and compliance with societal norms, which can impact various aspects of their lives.

Question 8

Which of the following is a problematic consequence of harsh, ineffective punishments by parents:&#10;A) Children get lots of attention for unpleasant behaviour&#10;B) Children are less likely to learn the behaviour that the parent is attempting to teach&#10;C) It is damaging to the parent-child relationship&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Harsh, ineffective punishments can lead to children seeking attention through negative behavior, hinder learning of desired behaviors, and damage the parent-child relationship.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a technique used in parenting skills training programmes for children with behaviour problems?&#10;A) Relationship-building play&#10;B) Positive reinforcement of good behaviours&#10;C) Attending to unwanted behaviours&#10;D) Setting limits

Accepted Answer

Attending to unwanted behaviours is not a technique used in parenting skills training programmes for children with behaviour problems. Instead, these programmes often focus on ignoring minor unwanted behaviours rather than attending to them, to avoid reinforcing these behaviours with attention. Techniques like relationship-building play, positive reinforcement of good behaviours, and setting limits are commonly used to encourage desired behaviours and establish boundaries.

Question 10

Are parents to blame for childhood psychological disorders?&#10;A) Maybe - the small amount of variance explained by parenting may be due to differences in children's sensitivity towards parenting, or because research has not yet considered the right aspects of parenting&#10;B) Maybe - parenting interventions work, so parenting probably plays an important role in maintaining the disorder&#10;C) Definitely not. There is no convincing evidence to say that they are to blame&#10;D) Both A and B

Accepted Answer

Parenting can influence childhood psychological disorders, but the relationship is complex. Some children may be more sensitive to parenting styles, and effective parenting interventions suggest that parenting practices can impact these disorders. However, this does not imply direct blame on parents, as many factors contribute to psychological disorders.

Deck 3: Childhood Disorders