Deck 15: Child Clinical Psychology

Question 1

Almost a quarter of inmates in the juvenile justice system have:

A) ADHD.
B) Autism.
C) Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
D) Asperger's.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Between the ages of 0 and 2, many children reach several normal achievements but they cannot:

A) Eat.
B) Sleep.
C) Form attachments.
D) Use self-control.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Between the ages of 2 and 5, many children reach several normal achievements but they cannot:

A) Use language.
B) Exhibit self-care.
C) Play rule-governed games.
D) Use self-control.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Between the ages of 6 and 11, many children reach several normal achievements but they cannot exhibit:

A) Personal identity.
B) Simple responsibility.
C) Play rule-governed games.
D) Academic skills.

Question 5

Veronica's parents have been having issues with her lately. She argues, is demanding, is showing fears, and resists bedtime. She is most likely __ years old.

A) 0-2
B) 2-5
C) 6-11
D) 12-20

Question 6

Nasir is a minor seeing a therapist. His parents say he argues and brags, and they think he has symptoms of drug and alcohol abuse. He is most likely ___ years old.

A) 0-2
B) 2-5
C) 6-11
D) 12-20

Question 7

Gage's parents have brought him to a psychologist because he seems to have an inability to concentrate, is self-conscious, and tends to show off. He is most likely ___ years old.

A) 0-2
B) 2-5
C) 6-11
D) 12-20

Question 8

Which of the following is not a developmental disorder?

A) Autism
B) ADHD
C) Depression
D) Asperger's

Question 9

A teen of ___ years or older with normal intelligence can see a psychologist without formal parental consent.

A) 14
B) 15
C) 16
D) 18

Question 10

If I wanted to test a first grader, what test would be appropriate to use?

A) MMPI-2
B) 16-PF
C) WISC-R
D) WAIS-II

Question 11

In which test are children shown drawings of other children and asked to indicate whether or not they would behave similarly in the situations depicted in the drawings?

A) WISC-R
B) Dominic interview
C) House-tree-person
D) MMPI-2

Question 12

Petra has been engaging in risky behaviors, and her therapist describes this as:

A) Internalizing problems.
B) Externalizing problems.
C) Developmental problems.
D) Learning problems.

Question 13

Kyle has been depressed and acts shy. His therapist describes this as:

A) Internalizing problems.
B) Externalizing problems.
C) Developmental problems.
D) Learning problems.

Question 14

One of the biggest problems with using talking or insight therapies in children is that they lack:

A) Inhibition.
B) Abstract thinking.
C) Impulse control.
D) Attentional shift.

Question 15

Which category of treatment tends to show the best efficacy for children?

A) Cognitive behavioral
B) Systems therapy
C) Humanistic therapy
D) Psychodynamic therapy

Question 16

Approximately ____ % of children in the US and Canada are treated with psychostimulants such as Ritalin.

A) 1
B) 5
C) 10
D) 15

Question 17

Approximately ____ % of children in Brittan are treated with psychostimulants such as Ritalin.

A) $\lt$ 1
B) 5
C) 10
D) 15

Question 18

Approximately ____ % of children in Australia are treated with psychostimulants such as Ritalin.

A) 2
B) 5
C) 10
D) 15

Question 19

Research on that the use of psychostimulants in adult persons with ADHD:

A) Reveals minimal side effects.
B) Appears to demonstrate tremendous efficacy
C) Yields no evidence that it benefits adults.
D) Shows that it works, but insurers don't want to pay.

Question 20

Research looking at ________ may have found a drug-free treatment for ADHD.

A) biofeedback
B) ego psychology
C) behavioral therapy
D) systems therapy

Question 21

Briefly discuss the controversy surrounding the use of adult diagnostic measures to diagnose children.

Question 22

Discuss the ethical issues involved in the treatment of children.

Question 23

Why is social environment such a strong influence on kids?

Question 24

What are therapeutic issues that one only faces when treating children rather than adults?

Question 25

Briefly describe the promising research into using biofeedback to treat ADHD as described in the text.