Question 1

______ are standardized paper-and-pencil forms that parents, teachers, or other adults complete regarding a child's presenting problems.

Accepted Answer

Behavior rating scales are standardized paper-and-pencil forms that parents, teachers, or other adults complete regarding a child's presenting problems. Pediatric questionnaires may refer to specific medical issues, developmental checklists may focus on milestones and abilities, and genograms are diagrams that show family relationships and medical histories.

Question 2

Projective/expressive childhood and adolescent instruments include the ______.

Accepted Answer

The TEMAS (Tell-Me-A-Story) is a projective/expressive instrument designed for children and adolescents to tell stories based on pictures shown to them. The AAHPERD Functional Fitness Test assesses physical fitness while the WIAT-III and WISC-IV are cognitive ability tests, not projective/expressive instruments.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about intellectual tests for children is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish WISC-IV was normed on children from multiple Spanish-speaking countries, making it a suitable tool for assessing the intelligence of children from these regions.

Question 4

In the first psychological clinic, founded by Lightner Witmer in the late 1800s, ______.

Accepted Answer

The passage states that the first psychological clinic, founded by Lightner Witmer in the late 1800s, assessed and treated child clients.

Question 5

The Conners' Rating Scale and the Child Behavior Checklist are examples of ______.

Accepted Answer

The Conners' Rating Scale and the Child Behavior Checklist are both examples of behavior rating scales, which are used to assess behavior problems and emotional disturbances in children. Option A, analogue direct observation, refers to observing behavior in a structured environment, rather than using a rating scale. Option C, projective personality tests, and Option D, achievement tests, are not relevant to assessing behavior problems.

Question 6

When the client is a child, the clinical psychologist's interview process typically includes ______.

Accepted Answer

When the client is a child, the clinical psychologist's interview process typically includes both the child and adults who know the child well. This helps the psychologist gather information from different perspectives and get a well-rounded view of the child's functioning in different environments. Administrators at the child's school may also be consulted, but it is not a typical or necessary component of the interview process.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

The statement about clinical psychologists dividing children's psychological problems into "specific and generalized disorders" is not a standard or widely recognized classification in the field. The other options (A, B, C) are accurate regarding children's mental health diagnoses and the DSM-5's approach to diagnostic criteria for children.

Question 8

When naturalistic direct observation of a child is not practical, clinical child psychologists often conduct ______ to achieve the same purpose.

Accepted Answer

When direct observation of a child is not feasible, clinical child psychologists can resort to analogue direct observation to achieve the same purpose. This involves creating a simulated environment similar to the child's natural environment and observing the child's behavior in that setting. It allows the clinician to obtain valuable information about the child's behavior, emotions, and interactions with others in a controlled environment. Sentence-completion tests, intelligence testing, and achievement testing are not suitable alternatives for direct observation.

Question 9

For both children and adolescents, the most commonly used specific assessment technique is the ______.

Accepted Answer

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children is the most commonly used specific assessment technique for both children and adolescents, as it provides a comprehensive measure of a child's intellectual ability.

Question 10

When assessing a child patient, ______.

Accepted Answer

When assessing a child patient, it is recommended to use a multisource, multimethod, multisetting approach. This means gathering information from various sources such as parents, teachers, and the child themselves, using various methods such as interviews and questionnaires, and assessing the child in different settings such as at home and at school. This approach provides a more comprehensive understanding of the child's strengths, challenges, and needs.

Question 11

When implementing behavioral observation with a child client, the psychologist should be on the lookout for ______ in which the child's behaviors change simply because the child realizes they are being watched by the psychologist.

Accepted Answer

Reactivity refers to the phenomenon in which the child's behavior changes simply because they are aware that they are being observed. This can be a common issue when implementing behavioral observation and can impact the accuracy of the data collected.

Question 12

According to research discussed in the textbook, which of the following factors does NOT influence children's resilience or vulnerability to psychological problems?

Accepted Answer

According to the research discussed in the textbook, tactile factors, including fine motor skills, do not influence children's resilience or vulnerability to psychological problems. The factors that do influence resilience or vulnerability include environmental factors such as poverty, parental factors such as low parent IQ, and child factors such as difficult temperament.

Question 13

______ promotes both the mental and physical health of children with medical conditions.

Accepted Answer

Pediatric psychology focuses specifically on the mental and physical health of children with medical conditions, and seeks to promote both aspects of their wellbeing. Child clinical psychology and developmental psychology may also be involved in working with children with medical conditions, but pediatric psychology is the specific field that focuses on this population. Abnormal psychology is not directly related to working with children with medical conditions.

Question 14

The House-Tree-Person test and the Roberts Apperception Test are examples of ______ used with child clients.

Accepted Answer

The House-Tree-Person test and the Roberts Apperception Test are both projective/expressive techniques, which are used to assess a child's internal thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Self-report scales, achievement tests, and naturalistic observation techniques do not involve the child's active participation in expressing their internal experiences.

Question 15

Some clinical child psychologists divide children's psychological problems into ______ disorders, such as ADHD, and ______ disorders, such as depression.

Accepted Answer

Externalizing disorders are characterized by outward-directed behaviors, such as aggression and hyperactivity (e.g., ADHD), while internalizing disorders involve inward-focused experiences and symptoms, such as depression and anxiety.

Question 16

Which three factors did Grotberg (2003) suggest contribute to resilience in children?

Accepted Answer

Grotberg (2003) suggested three factors that contribute to resilience in children: external supports (such as availability of resources), inner strengths (such as self-esteem and optimism), and interpersonal problem-solving skills. These factors are encompassed within choice B. Choices A, C, and D include some of the correct factors mentioned by Grotberg, but they are not the comprehensive categories she identified.

Question 17

Which of the following statements about conducting psychotherapy with child patients is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

Children cannot always be understood and conceptualized as miniature adults; they have unique needs, abilities, and developmental stages that require specific interventions and techniques.

Question 18

Which statement best summarizes the research cited in the textbook about the importance of family on a child's mental health ?

Accepted Answer

The research cited in the textbook shows that a child is more likely to develop a mental disorder if their parents are diagnosed with anxiety or personality disorders. The other options do not accurately summarize the research presented.

Question 19

Dr. Rand, a clinical child psychologist, strives to understand his child patients' behaviors within the context of what can be expected of a child at that particular age. Dr. Rand is using a ______ perspective.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Rand is using a developmental perspective, which focuses on understanding behaviors in the context of age-appropriate milestones and norms.

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE regarding self-report scales for children and adolescents?

Accepted Answer

The MMPI has a version specifically designed for use with adolescent clients (the MMPI-A). Choice B is incorrect as self-report scales are more commonly used with adolescents than young children. Choice C is also incorrect as there is an adolescent version of the MCMI (the MCMI-III). Choice D is incorrect as cultural competence is important when administering any assessment, including self-report scales, to children of any age.

Quiz 17: Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology