Question 1

Which term describes an eating disorder in which the individual consumes a large amount of calories at one sitting and then engages in a compensatory behavior in an attempt to remove these calories from the body?

Accepted Answer

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain.

Question 2

Gender has traditionally referred to the biological fact of being a man or a woman.

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Gender traditionally refers to the roles, behaviors, and identities that society attributes to people, while sex refers to biological differences.

Question 3

Gender has traditionally referred to the social dimensions of being a man or a woman and is often flexible.

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Gender is a social construct that encompasses roles, behaviors, and identities, which can vary across cultures and time, making it flexible.

Question 4

The four basic parenting styles are based on two dimensions: responsiveness and discipline.

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The four basic parenting styles are based on two dimensions: responsiveness and demandingness, not discipline.

Question 5

Several behavioral theories consider the extent to which friends and peer relationships contribute to mental health.

Accepted Answer

Behavioral theories often explore how social interactions, including friendships and peer relationships, can influence an individual's mental health, either positively or negatively.

Question 6

Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child states that children have the right to engage in rest, leisure, play, and recreation activities.

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Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child indeed recognizes the right of children to rest, leisure, play, and recreational activities.

Question 7

Even though children can communicate through talk therapy with ease, psychologists prefer to use play therapy because it allows them to observe more than one child at a time.

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Play therapy is preferred because it allows children to express themselves in a natural and comfortable way, not because it allows psychologists to observe multiple children simultaneously.

Question 8

Socioeconomic status (SES) is a measure of an individual's economic and social position in society.

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Socioeconomic status (SES) typically considers factors such as income, education, and occupation to determine an individual's or group's economic and social position relative to others.

Question 9

African American and White children make up the largest percentage of children living in poverty.

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Question 10

Amber is 5 years old and has a body mass index (BMI) percentile for age and sex of 87. Amber is considered obese.

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A BMI percentile of 87 for a child is considered overweight, not obese. Obesity is typically defined as a BMI percentile at or above the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex.

Question 11

Currently, violence is the leading cause of death among young people.

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Accidents, particularly motor vehicle accidents, are the leading cause of death among young people, not violence.

Question 12

Boys are more likely to commit suicide, whereas girls are more likely to attempt suicide.

Accepted Answer

Statistics and research indicate that while girls are more likely to attempt suicide, boys are more likely to die by suicide due to using more lethal methods.

Question 13

Sometimes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is referred to as attention deficit disorder (ADD) in the medical community.

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Question 14

Describe the four basic parenting styles.

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Question 15

Discuss different types of play.

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Question 16

Differentiate anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.

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Question 17

The following phrases describe the various parenting styles. Match the description with the correct parenting style.
-A parenting style that is restrictive, places firm boundaries on the child, and does not allow children to have much say in decisions

Accepted Answer

Authoritarian parenting style is characterized by strict rules, firm boundaries, and little to no input from the child in decision-making.

Question 18

The following phrases describe the various parenting styles. Match the description with the correct parenting style.
-A parenting style that encourages children to be independent thinkers and gives them choices among a defined set of options

Accepted Answer

The authoritative parenting style is characterized by high responsiveness and high demands, where parents encourage independence while maintaining limits and controls.

Question 19

The following phrases describe the various parenting styles. Match the description with the correct parenting style.
-A parenting style in which the parents are uninvolved with their children

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Neglectful parenting is characterized by a lack of involvement and attention to the child's needs and activities.

Question 20

The following phrases describe the various risk factors for youth violence. Match the behavior or factor with the correct type of risk factor.
-Having delinquent friends, gang involvement, social rejection by peers

Accepted Answer

These behaviors and factors are related to the social environment and interactions with peers, making them peer/social risk factors.

Quiz 9: Mental Health Promotion for Children and Adolescents