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This document covers key concepts in abnormal child psychology, focusing on the identification, causes, and treatment of psychological disorders in children and adolescents. It includes detailed explanations of developmental disorders, behavioral conditions, and emotional disturbances, along with diagnostic criteria and case-related insights. The material is structured to support understanding of both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, making it useful for exam preparation and coursework review.

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Abnormal Child Psychology 7th Edition
Mash Test Bank
1. A child typically enters the mental health system .
a. by asking for a referral from a pediatrician
b. through the criminal justice system
c. by the actions, positive or negative, of peers
d. through teachers, counselors, or parents

ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Introduction
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/24/2017 7:03 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/24/2017 7:03 AM
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2. Many child and adolescent problems can be best described as the .
a. failure to demonstrate expected developmental progress
b. absence of the key survival skills needed to thrive
c. result of excessive expectations by parents
d. stresses associated with educational demands

ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Introduction
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: understand
DATE CREATED: 10/24/2017 7:03 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/24/2017 7:03 AM

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3. Patterns of behavioral, cognitive, emotional, or physical symptoms shown by an individual are defined as .
a. psychological disorders
b. defiance of norms
c. disobedience
d. distress

ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: What Is Abnormal Behavior in Children and Adolescents?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED: 10/24/2017 7:03 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/24/2017 7:03 AM


a. restore previous levels of functioning
b. serve as a warning for negative behavior
c. reform behavior to conform to norms
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4. Interventions for children and adolescents are often intended to .




d. eliminate distress and promote further development

ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Introduction
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/24/2017 7:03 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/24/2017 7:03 AM

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5. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, children’s mental health problems were attributed to .
a. possession by the devil or other evil forces
b. poor parenting practices
c. chemical imbalances
d. low self-esteem

ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Historical Views and Breakthroughs
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/24/2017 7:03 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/24/2017 7:03 AM


a. illegal and punishable by severe fines
b. very uncommon but largely overlooked
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6. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, acts of child maltreatment were



c. practiced primarily among lower socioeconomic classes
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d. considered to be a parent’s right for educating or disciplining a child

ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Historical Views and Breakthroughs
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/24/2017 7:03 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/24/2017 7:03 AM

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David Wolfe, Eric J. Mash Abnormal Child Psychology
Publisher: 2015 ISBN: 9781305445765 Edition: Unknown

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