Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology 8th Edition Test Bank CHAPTER 1

Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology 8th Edition Test Bank CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TRUE OR FALSE 1. Ab means “away” or “from,” whereas “normal” refers to “average” or “standard.” Thus, abnormal is defined as something the deviates from the average. 2. Age is an important developmental index in judging behavior. 3. Cultural norms for behavior rarely impact diagnostic rates for a disorder. 4. Ethnicity denotes common customs, values, language or traits that are associated with national origin or geographic area. 5. A child’s behavior should be consistent and not vary across settings (e.g., classroom, playground, home). 6. In most cultures boys are expected to be less active and less aggressive than girls. This expectation is an example of a situational norm. 7. Youth rarely refer themselves for clinical evaluation. 8. According to the American Psychological Association, 10 percent of youth have a serious mental health disorder. 9. Quantifying the prevalence of disorders is difficult because it depends on several factors, including the definition of disorders, the population examined, and the methods used to identify the problem. 10. Changing social conditions may increase the risk of disorders in young people.