Question 1

What is a common goal of treatment?

Accepted Answer

The common goal of treatment is often to reduce the impact of prior undesirable outcomes, aiming to improve the patient's current and future well-being.

Question 2

____ approaches to treatment view child psychopathology as the result of faulty thought patterns and faulty learning and environmental experiences.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral approaches to treatment combine the focus on both faulty thought patterns, as emphasized in cognitive approaches, and faulty learning and environmental experiences, as emphasized in behavioral approaches. This integration allows for a comprehensive understanding and treatment of child psychopathology.

Question 3

Categorical classification systems are based primarily on ____.

Accepted Answer

Categorical classification systems are primarily based on informed clinical consensus, rather than underlying etiologic bases or statistical methods. Normative data may be used as a reference, but it is not the main basis of categorization.

Question 4

____ refers to efforts to increase adherence with treatment over time to prevent reoccurrence.

Accepted Answer

Maintenance refers to efforts made to ensure adherence to treatment over time in order to prevent relapse or recurrence of the condition. This may involve ongoing therapy, medication management, and lifestyle changes to support long-term treatment success. Prevention and intervention refer to actions taken to prevent the development of a condition or to address it once it occurs, while treatment refers to the specific interventions used to alleviate symptoms of a condition.

Question 5

The hypothesis behind ________________ is that the child will reveal unconscious fears, needs, and inner conflicts onto ambiguous stimuli of other people and things.

Accepted Answer

The hypothesis described is the basis for projective testing, in which individuals are presented with vague or ambiguous stimuli (such as inkblots or abstract images) and asked to provide their interpretation or reaction. This is believed to reveal underlying unconscious thoughts and emotions.

Question 6

More than 70% of practicing clinicians identify their therapeutic approach as ____.

Accepted Answer

The question suggests that the answer is not a specific therapeutic approach but rather a general term for a mixed or varied approach. Eclectic therapy involves using techniques from different therapeutic approaches based on the client's specific needs and circumstances. Therefore, it is likely that more clinicians would identify as eclectic than any specific approach such as behavioral, cognitive, or humanistic.

Question 7

Which of the following is a criticism of the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Many critics argue that the DSM-5 places too much emphasis on individual symptoms and not enough on the situational or contextual factors that may contribute to a person's mental health problems. This can lead to a narrow understanding of mental health and a lack of attention to the broader social and environmental factors that may be influencing an individual's mental health.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the core principles of therapeutic change identified by Weisz, Bearman et al. 2017)?

Accepted Answer

The core principles of therapeutic change identified by Weisz, Bearman et al. (2017) are increasing motivation, repairing thoughts, and solving problems. Restoring feelings is not included as one of the core principles.

Question 9

Which medication would best be used for a child suffering from ADHD?

Accepted Answer

Concerta is a medication commonly used to treat ADHD in children. It works by increasing the availability of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain, which helps to improve focus and attention. Elavil, Xanax, and Zyprexa are not typically used to treat ADHD in children and may have more significant side effects.

Question 10

Minimum ethical standards for practice include:

Accepted Answer

Protecting the confidentiality of the therapeutic relationship is a fundamental ethical principle in counseling. The client's privacy and confidentiality must be respected and maintained at all times. This principle allows the client to feel safe and comfortable enough to share sensitive information with the counselor, which is essential for the success of the therapy. The other options listed are not ethical standards, and some of them actually go against ethical principles, such as selecting procedures that are not in the best interest of the parent or ensuring parent participation without considering the client's needs and preferences.

Question 11

The ____ classification approach assumes that all children possess the same traits to varying degrees.

Accepted Answer

The dimensional classification approach assumes that all children possess the same traits to varying degrees. This approach rates children's behaviors or symptoms on a continuum or scale rather than assigning them to discrete categories.

Question 12

Which medication would best be used for a child diagnosed with bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Depakote is often used for the treatment of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents due to its ability to stabilize mood and prevent manic or depressive episodes. It is generally well-tolerated and has been found to be effective in reducing symptoms in children with bipolar disorder. Elavil is an antidepressant and is not typically used as a first-line treatment for bipolar disorder. Ritalin is a stimulant medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is not indicated for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Zyprexa is an atypical antipsychotic medication that may be used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, but it is not typically used as a first-line treatment in children due to potential side effects.

Question 13

Which medication would best be used for a child suffering from a severe anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

Xanax (alprazolam) is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders due to its effectiveness in reducing anxiety symptoms. It is a benzodiazepine, which can be prescribed for severe anxiety, although caution is advised due to potential dependency and side effects.

Question 14

Which activity is particularly compatible with the dimensional approach?

Accepted Answer

The dimensional approach is particularly compatible with researching the degree of association between two variables, as it focuses on measuring and quantifying traits or symptoms on a continuum rather than categorizing them into discrete groups.

Question 15

Interventions are ____.

Accepted Answer

Interventions are strategies or actions taken to solve a problem or address a specific issue. This is applicable across various fields and is not unique to psychology. Interventions are not designed to maintain the status quo but rather to create a positive change. It cannot be assumed that children and families reject interventions as it depends on the nature of the intervention and the individual involved.

Question 16

____ approaches to treatment view child psychopathology as the result of social or environmental circumstances that are imposed on the child and interfere with his or her capacity for personal growth and adaptive functioning.

Accepted Answer

Client-centered approaches focus on the individual's capacity for self-direction and personal growth, emphasizing the impact of social or environmental factors on the child's development.

Question 17

Which behavior would be characteristic of someone with issues on the internalizing behavior dimension?

Accepted Answer

Internalizing behavior refers to behaviors such as depression, anxiety, withdrawal, and social isolation. Feeling sad all of the time is an example of internalizing behavior. Choices A, B, and D are all examples of externalizing behaviors, which involve outward expressions of aggression and impulsivity.

Question 18

Intervention focuses on ____.

Accepted Answer

The term "intervention" typically refers to a form of treatment, so the best choice is D. While noncompliance, assimilation, and motivation may be relevant to certain interventions, they are not necessarily the primary focus.

Question 19

An example of a neurodevelopmental disorder would be ____.

Accepted Answer

Neurodevelopmental disorders are typically characterized by impairments of personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning that arise during the developmental period. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can have significant functional impairments and it typically emerges during childhood. Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, and Feeding and Eating Disorders are considered mental health disorders, but they are not necessarily considered neurodevelopmental disorders.

Question 20

Which symptom would be characteristic of the anxious/depressed dimension of child psychopathology?

Accepted Answer

Feeling worthless is a common symptom of the anxious/depressed dimension of child psychopathology. Refusing to talk could be a symptom of selective mutism, which is a separate diagnosis, while getting teased and having strange ideas are not necessarily specific to this dimension.

Quiz 4: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment