CANS STUDY GUIDE COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Emotional Control/Temperament: Terrance has persistent temper
tantrums when he does not get what he wants. It is difficult to calm him
down or re-direct him. Answer: 2
⩥ Failure to Thrive: Carmen was born early and was underweight for
many months, but now she is in the normal range for weight. Answer: 1
⩥ Depression: Denise has shifting moods that are challenging for her
foster parents at home. Most days it is hard for her to get out of bed in
the morning and get ready for daycare, but other times she wakes up
excited and ready to take on the day. Answer: 2
⩥ Anxiety: Martha has social anxiety that interferes with her making
friends at school. Answer: 2
⩥ Atypical Behaviors: La'Quesha's mom and dad have noticed that
La'Quesha will stare at lights for hours on end. They have to snap their
fingers to get her to stop. Answer: 2
,⩥ Impulsivity/Hyperactivity: Deonte has trouble waiting his turn; he
often blurts out answers in class. During lunch time he is always getting
time outs because he does not stay at his desk to eat. Answer: 2
⩥ Oppositional Behaviors: A 5-year-old girl is so defiant toward her
parents that they have decided to give up custody, as they feel they are
no longer capable of controlling her behavior. Answer: 3
⩥ Eating Disturbance: Quenzell refuses all food. He becomes aggressive
when efforts are made to encourage him to eat. His weight has dropped
so low that he has to be hospitalized. Answer: 3
⩥ Persistence: 3-year-old Richard has a limited ability to complete tasks.
When his mother or teacher gets involved, this sometimes helps, but
sometimes doesn't. Answer: 2
⩥ Curiosity: 2-year-old Lucie ignores toys presented to her and turns her
face away when new objects are offered to her. Answer: 2
⩥ Adaptability: 5-year-old Brian has a hard time adjusting to new things
when supported by his parents. He eventually will try new things out,
but it takes a lot of prompting and support. Answer: 2
, ⩥ Interpersonal/Social Behavior: 4-year-old Marquis has some
acquaintances and can get along with peers, but has no real friends.
Answer: 2
⩥ Sexual Abuse: 15-year-old Maria was molested by her step-father
over a period of nine months. Answer: yes
⩥ Physical Abuse: 9-year-old Tommy came to school with bruises, but
he says he fell down and his parents confirm this explanation; there is
some suspicion that his older brother bullies him. Answer: yes
⩥ Emotional Abuse/Neglect: After years of humiliation at the hands of
his mother, Marcus has no self-esteem and views himself as a complete
failure and a worthless human being. Answer: yes
⩥ Physical Neglect: 5-year-old Laura was found locked in the basement;
she had not been given food for several days. Answer: yes
⩥ Domestic Violence: 4-year-old Xena's parents fight all the time in
front of her; sometimes, the fights get physical. Neither parent has ever
needed medical attention as a result of these fights Answer: yes
⩥ Parental Incarseration: Two months ago, Tina's father was arrested for
breaking and entering; he was sent to prison. Tina has gone to visit him
one time. Answer: yes
EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Emotional Control/Temperament: Terrance has persistent temper
tantrums when he does not get what he wants. It is difficult to calm him
down or re-direct him. Answer: 2
⩥ Failure to Thrive: Carmen was born early and was underweight for
many months, but now she is in the normal range for weight. Answer: 1
⩥ Depression: Denise has shifting moods that are challenging for her
foster parents at home. Most days it is hard for her to get out of bed in
the morning and get ready for daycare, but other times she wakes up
excited and ready to take on the day. Answer: 2
⩥ Anxiety: Martha has social anxiety that interferes with her making
friends at school. Answer: 2
⩥ Atypical Behaviors: La'Quesha's mom and dad have noticed that
La'Quesha will stare at lights for hours on end. They have to snap their
fingers to get her to stop. Answer: 2
,⩥ Impulsivity/Hyperactivity: Deonte has trouble waiting his turn; he
often blurts out answers in class. During lunch time he is always getting
time outs because he does not stay at his desk to eat. Answer: 2
⩥ Oppositional Behaviors: A 5-year-old girl is so defiant toward her
parents that they have decided to give up custody, as they feel they are
no longer capable of controlling her behavior. Answer: 3
⩥ Eating Disturbance: Quenzell refuses all food. He becomes aggressive
when efforts are made to encourage him to eat. His weight has dropped
so low that he has to be hospitalized. Answer: 3
⩥ Persistence: 3-year-old Richard has a limited ability to complete tasks.
When his mother or teacher gets involved, this sometimes helps, but
sometimes doesn't. Answer: 2
⩥ Curiosity: 2-year-old Lucie ignores toys presented to her and turns her
face away when new objects are offered to her. Answer: 2
⩥ Adaptability: 5-year-old Brian has a hard time adjusting to new things
when supported by his parents. He eventually will try new things out,
but it takes a lot of prompting and support. Answer: 2
, ⩥ Interpersonal/Social Behavior: 4-year-old Marquis has some
acquaintances and can get along with peers, but has no real friends.
Answer: 2
⩥ Sexual Abuse: 15-year-old Maria was molested by her step-father
over a period of nine months. Answer: yes
⩥ Physical Abuse: 9-year-old Tommy came to school with bruises, but
he says he fell down and his parents confirm this explanation; there is
some suspicion that his older brother bullies him. Answer: yes
⩥ Emotional Abuse/Neglect: After years of humiliation at the hands of
his mother, Marcus has no self-esteem and views himself as a complete
failure and a worthless human being. Answer: yes
⩥ Physical Neglect: 5-year-old Laura was found locked in the basement;
she had not been given food for several days. Answer: yes
⩥ Domestic Violence: 4-year-old Xena's parents fight all the time in
front of her; sometimes, the fights get physical. Neither parent has ever
needed medical attention as a result of these fights Answer: yes
⩥ Parental Incarseration: Two months ago, Tina's father was arrested for
breaking and entering; he was sent to prison. Tina has gone to visit him
one time. Answer: yes
