Question 1

All of the following are key assumptions of the medical model of psychopathology except that disorders are:

Accepted Answer

The medical model of psychopathology does not assume that disorders are universal, as it recognizes that disorders can vary in their expression and prevalence across different cultures and populations. The other options (endogenous, categorical, and associated with constitutional dysfunction) are consistent with the medical model's emphasis on biological and physiological explanations for mental disorders.

Question 2

The fact that Dr.Samuels and Dr.Yang both agree that young Anthony has some sort of mood disorder reflects the construct of validity.

Accepted Answer

The agreement between Dr. Samuels and Dr. Yang on Anthony's condition reflects inter-rater reliability, not construct validity. Construct validity refers to how well a test or tool measures the concept it's intended to measure.

Question 3

________ refers to likelihood that different clinicians would classify a child in the same category,while ________indicates that classifications reflect real-life situations.

Accepted Answer

Reliability;validity

Question 4

An understanding of developmental pathways and timing of a child's disorder helps mental health practitioners develop effective and timely interventions.

Accepted Answer

Understanding the developmental pathways and timing of a child's disorder is crucial for mental health practitioners to provide effective and timely interventions. This knowledge helps practitioners tailor interventions to the child's specific needs and developmental stage, increasing the likelihood of successful treatment outcomes.

Question 5

Emma often hits her younger sister as well as her peers and frequently refuses to do what adults tell her to do.According to Achenbach,Emma's behaviors would most likely fall in the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Emma often hits her younger sister as...

Question 6

Dr.Kelly is gathering information on her latest client by talking with the child's parents,teachers,and the child.She is most likely engaging in which aspect of assessment?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Kelly is gathering information through communication with the child's parents, teachers, and the child. This process involves an interview where the goals are to gather important information about the child's background, behavior, and academic progress. Therefore, this scenario is an example of the interview aspect of assessment.

Question 7

Process research focuses on the factors related to change that occur as a result of intervention.

Accepted Answer

Process research studies the process of change that occurs as a result of intervention, including factors that promote or impede the change.

Question 8

Austin,a 19-year-old student who has cerebral palsy,is being evaluated by the school psychologist to help in determining his current educational needs.As a child with a disability,Austin's educational rights are protected under which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Austin's educational rights as a child with a disability are protected under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA). This act ensures that children with disabilities are provided with a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is tailored to their individual needs.

Question 9

Tertiary prevention focuses on minimizing further negative impact of psychopathology on a child's development.

Accepted Answer

Tertiary prevention aims to reduce the long-term negative effects of psychopathology by minimizing its impact on a child's development. It involves interventions that address existing problems and prevent their exacerbation.

Question 10

A therapist who attempts to understand the degree to which a particular behavior exists within a child rather than the kind of behavior would be utilizing which type of classification system?

Accepted Answer

A therapist who attempts to understand the degree to which a particular behavior exists within a child is utilizing a dimensional classification system. This system focuses on identifying and measuring specific dimensions of behavior, such as its intensity or frequency, rather than trying to categorize behaviors into discrete categories. This approach allows for a more nuanced understanding of the behavior and can inform more tailored interventions.

Question 11

The process of deciding whether a child can or should be diagnosed with one specific mental health disorder over another is known as classification.

Accepted Answer

The process described is known as differential diagnosis, not classification. Classification refers to the categorization of mental health disorders based on shared characteristics and symptoms.

Question 12

All of the children at Hoover Elementary participate in a weekly social skills lesson conducted by the school counselor.This would most likely be which type of intervention?

Accepted Answer

The fact that all children are participating in the social skills lessons indicates that it is a universal prevention intervention, which aims to prevent problems before they occur by promoting skills and resources for all individuals in a target population.

Question 13

Cross-cultural research confirms the existence of similar dimensions of psychopathology in 30 different societies.This finding supports the ________ of classification systems.

Accepted Answer

The finding that similar dimensions of psychopathology exist across 30 different societies supports the validity of classification systems, as it demonstrates that the categories used to classify mental disorders are applicable across different cultural contexts. This suggests that the construct of psychopathology is universal and not simply a product of a specific culture or environment.

Question 14

Anthony displays a high level of anxiety as well as withdrawal from his peers and family.Anthony's behaviors would likely be described as internalizing.

Accepted Answer

Anthony's behavior of displaying high levels of anxiety and withdrawal from his peers and family are both internalizing behaviors. Internalizing behaviors are those that are directed inwardly and involve emotional and psychological distress, such as anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is most true regarding the effects of labeling a child with a psychiatric disorder?

Accepted Answer

Labeling a child with a psychiatric disorder may lead people to focus solely on the child's disability, rather than their strengths and abilities. This can be limiting and result in the child being seen as less capable than they actually are. It is important to acknowledge and address a child's challenges, but not to define them solely by their disability.

Question 16

The authors of the text propose that classification systems improve research efforts related to developmental psychopathology.

Accepted Answer

The authors of the text suggest that classification systems can enhance the precision and consistency of research efforts in developmental psychopathology, leading to better understanding and treatment of developmental disorders.

Question 17

All of the following are types of interventions that focus of preventative measures except:

Accepted Answer

Targeted interventions are not a recognized category in the context of preventative measures. Preventative interventions are typically categorized as universal, selective, or indicated. Universal interventions are aimed at the general public or a whole population group, selective interventions are aimed at individuals or a subgroup of the population with a higher-than-average risk of developing a condition or disease, and indicated interventions are targeted at individuals who are identified as already showing signs or symptoms of the condition or disease.

Question 18

One of the advantages of standardized testing is that it:

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the advantages of standardized testing...

Question 19

Dr.Samuelson diagnosed Ruth with intellectual developmental disability when she was five years old and confirmed that same diagnosis when she was 12.This is an example of which type of reliability?

Accepted Answer

Cross-time reliability refers to the consistency of scores or diagnoses over time. In this example, the same diagnosis was confirmed by the same professional at two different points in time, indicating cross-time reliability.

Question 20

The Diagnosis and Statistical Manual has included descriptions of disorders unique to childhood since the first edition.

Accepted Answer

The first edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-I), published in 1952, did not specifically focus on disorders unique to childhood; it was not until later editions that more emphasis was placed on childhood disorders.

Quiz 4: Classification, assessment and Diagnosis, and Intervention