Question 1

The bell and pad device is used to treat

Accepted Answer

The bell and pad device is specifically used to treat enuresis, which is a condition where a person involuntarily urinates during the night while sleeping. It works by sounding an alarm when the person begins to urinate, waking them up and training their body to wake up before urinating. It is not used to treat the other conditions listed (pica, selective mutism, and Tourette's disorder).

Question 2

Which of these disorders has been used as an example of the overinclusive listing of childhood disorders in DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Developmental Coordination Disorder has been used as an example of the overinclusive listing of childhood disorders in DSM-5, reflecting concerns that the DSM-5 may pathologize normal variations in child development.

Question 3

Which of the following characterizes the association between gender and internalizing disorders in adolescence?

Accepted Answer

Internalizing disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are more common in girls during adolescence. Studies have consistently found higher rates of these disorders among adolescent girls compared to boys.

Question 4

DSM-5 includes _______ in the section for Tic Disorders.

Accepted Answer

DSM-5 includes Tourette's disorder in the section for Tic Disorders. A is incorrect because pica is classified under Feeding and Eating Disorders. B is incorrect because encopresis is classified under Elimination Disorders. C is incorrect because rumination disorder is classified under Feeding and Eating Disorders.

Question 5

How do the changes with age of the prevalence rates for externalizing and internalizing disorders compare?

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that externalizing disorders, such as conduct disorder and substance use disorders, tend to decrease with age, while internalizing disorders, such as anxiety and depression, tend to increase in prevalence across the lifespan. This pattern may be due to changes in social roles, relationships, and hormonal changes as people age.

Question 6

The peer sociometric method involves

Accepted Answer

The peer sociometric method involves children's ratings of their peers' popularity. Children are asked to rank their classmates on a scale of popularity or likeability, and the results are used to identify social dynamics and potential issues within the group.

Question 7

Suicide is the ________ leading cause of death among teenagers.

Accepted Answer

Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers.

Question 8

Which of the types of children identified in peer sociometric studies is most likely to develop an externalizing disorder?

Accepted Answer

Rejected children are more likely to develop externalizing disorders, such as conduct disorder or ADHD, due to their experiences of social rejection and difficulties in forming positive relationships with peers.

Question 9

Some experts have suggested that diagnosing individual children is misleading and misguided.Instead,children's psychological problems could be classified within the context of key relationships,particularly within

Accepted Answer

Many experts believe that a child’s psychological problems are better understood when considered within the context of family dynamics. The family environment plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s emotional development, and conflicts or dysfunction within the family can affect the child’s mental health. Therefore, identifying and addressing problematic family dynamics can be more effective in improving a child’s overall well-being than simply diagnosing and treating individual symptoms.

Question 10

The parents of four-year-old Sam are concerned because their son wets his bed most nights.They have heard stories describing the future of children who wet their beds.They seek the advice of their physician who finds that Sam has no medical problems that might cause this bedwetting.What is the physician likely to say?

Accepted Answer

Bedwetting is considered normal until at least the age of 5, and sometimes up to the age of 7. The physician is likely to reassure the parents that bedwetting at this age is not a cause for concern and that it will likely improve over time.

Question 11

What is a problematic consequence of separation anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

Separation anxiety disorder can cause children to refuse to go to school or daycare, leading to school refusal. This can harm their academic and social development. Delinquency and fighting with peers are not necessarily direct consequences of separation anxiety disorder, and hyperactivity is not a typical symptom of the disorder.

Question 12

DSM-5 uses essentially the same diagnostic criteria for childhood disorders as for "adult" disorders because it views psychological problems in children as having

Accepted Answer

Homotypic continuity refers to the idea that psychological problems in children are similar to those in adults, and that they follow a similar course over time.

Question 13

According to peer sociometric methods,which of the following groups of children has the highest rate of internalizing symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Neglected children often have the highest rate of internalizing symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, due to their social withdrawal and lack of peer interaction.

Question 14

What is one of the criticisms of DSM-5's section on disorders of childhood?

Accepted Answer

Critics argue that DSM-5 includes too many conditions that may not necessarily be mental disorders, potentially leading to over-diagnosis and medicalization of normal childhood behaviors.

Question 15

The authors of your textbook mention ________ disorder to illustrate their belief that "too often,DSM-5 turns normal 'issues' into mental disorders."

Accepted Answer

Developmental coordination disorder is mentioned to illustrate the belief that DSM-5 may pathologize normal issues, as it involves difficulties in motor coordination that can be considered within the range of normal variation.

Question 16

Encopresis and enuresis typically are ________ psychological distress.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Encopresis and enuresis typically are ________ psychological...

Question 17

Which of the following people exhibits behavior that is most likely to lead to the diagnosis of Tourette's disorder?

Accepted Answer

Tourette's disorder is characterized by both motor and vocal tics that occur repeatedly and intermittently. Barry exhibits both motor and verbal tics, which are hallmark symptoms of Tourette's disorder. Stephanie's seizures are associated with epilepsy and not Tourette's disorder. Manuela's difficulty moving her limbs could indicate a neurological condition unrelated to Tourette's disorder. Sid's dissociative episodes are indicative of a dissociative disorder, which is also not related to Tourette's disorder.

Question 18

How should we characterize separation anxiety in a one-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

Separation anxiety is a normal fear that one-year-old children experience when they're separated from their caregivers or parents. It's an indicator of emotional and cognitive development and is a sign that the child is forming healthy attachments to their primary caregivers.

Question 19

A researcher conducts a peer sociometric analysis of hundreds of children in the local school system.Several years later,the researcher checks the status of the children,including Amy,who was identified as a neglected child.If Amy developed a problem,which of the following is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Neglected children are often ignored or rejected by their peers, leading to social isolation and loneliness. This can potentially lead to mental health problems such as depression or anxiety. Hyperactivity, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder are not necessarily linked to peer neglect.

Question 20

Research by Lewinsohn,Rohde,and Seeley indicate that ________ percent of young women experience at least one major depressive episode by the age of 19.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research by Lewinsohn,Rohde,and Seeley indicate that ________...

Quiz 16: Psychological Disorders of Childhood