PSYCH 318 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is a critical period? - Answer -a period in which a behavior must be learned or it
will be unable to be acquired
a behavior may be acquired later, but if it is, aspects of the behavior may not be fully
achieved
What is the sensitive period? - Answer -The optimal time when a skill can develop.
If a skill isn't developed during this time period, it might not develop
Later development harder to induce.
Boundaries less defined.
How does the concept of the critical period relate to Dylan? - Answer -For Dylan the
issue is attachment
he did not acquire this trusting bond during his early years
biological mother refused to hold him and he was physically and sexually abused
From a systems perspective, what are some factors that lead to Dylan's problem? -
Answer -the individual
the parents
people who tired to intervene (therapists, adoption agencies, etc.)
culture
time and place
What are the risks and resilience factors for the individual (Dylan)? - Answer -Risk:
gender may have influenced physical abuse; boys are more likely to be physically
abused
Resilience: Dylan seems intelligent
What are the risks and resilience factors for Dylan's parents? - Answer -Risk: biological
mother rejected Dylan, was neglectful, and abusive
Resilience: adoptive parents are very loving, trying everything they can
, What are the risks and resilience factors for the people who tried to intervene with Dylan
(therapists, adoption agencies, etc.)? - Answer -Risk: foster system - in many foster
homes there is not enough mental health support provided
Risk: adoption agency - did not disclose problem
Risk/Resilience: holding therapy
What are the risks and resilience factors for Dylan's culture? - Answer -Risk: not
enough known about attatchment disorder, certainly not in foster homes or adoption
process; Dylan was allowed to go home with mother without follow up even though she
refused to hold him in the hospital
Risk/Resilience: there are programs available; holding therapy is illegal in some states
What are the risks and resilience factors for Dylan's time and place? - Answer -Risk:
not enough time has passes - particularly in 1998 when this was filmed - to know what
the ideal treatment should be
Resilience: attachment disorder has been studied; Dylan is born in the US where more
resources are available that some other countries
What is a positive expectancy about aggression? - Answer -This type of thought ("If I
use aggression, I can end your 'bad' behavior!") would fit in well with this concept or
phrase
What is that more children live in poverty? - Answer -When we compare families to
those 50 years ago, this is a major finding about children.
What are authoritative parents? - Answer -Warm, accepting parents who are
reasonably high in control can be classified as
What is uninvolved? - Answer -the least effective parenting style
What is psychological control? - Answer -Parents who ignore a child's feelings, withhold
affection and attempt to create feelings of guilt and shame are using this type of control,
which leads to poor outcomes.
What is either acceptance or control? - Answer -Erikson (and others) believed that two
aspects of parenting are especially important throughout childhood and adolescence.
This is one.
What is prosocial behavior? - Answer -Sharing cookies with a playmate is an example
of this type of behavior
What is a critical period? - Answer -a period in which a behavior must be learned or it
will be unable to be acquired
a behavior may be acquired later, but if it is, aspects of the behavior may not be fully
achieved
What is the sensitive period? - Answer -The optimal time when a skill can develop.
If a skill isn't developed during this time period, it might not develop
Later development harder to induce.
Boundaries less defined.
How does the concept of the critical period relate to Dylan? - Answer -For Dylan the
issue is attachment
he did not acquire this trusting bond during his early years
biological mother refused to hold him and he was physically and sexually abused
From a systems perspective, what are some factors that lead to Dylan's problem? -
Answer -the individual
the parents
people who tired to intervene (therapists, adoption agencies, etc.)
culture
time and place
What are the risks and resilience factors for the individual (Dylan)? - Answer -Risk:
gender may have influenced physical abuse; boys are more likely to be physically
abused
Resilience: Dylan seems intelligent
What are the risks and resilience factors for Dylan's parents? - Answer -Risk: biological
mother rejected Dylan, was neglectful, and abusive
Resilience: adoptive parents are very loving, trying everything they can
, What are the risks and resilience factors for the people who tried to intervene with Dylan
(therapists, adoption agencies, etc.)? - Answer -Risk: foster system - in many foster
homes there is not enough mental health support provided
Risk: adoption agency - did not disclose problem
Risk/Resilience: holding therapy
What are the risks and resilience factors for Dylan's culture? - Answer -Risk: not
enough known about attatchment disorder, certainly not in foster homes or adoption
process; Dylan was allowed to go home with mother without follow up even though she
refused to hold him in the hospital
Risk/Resilience: there are programs available; holding therapy is illegal in some states
What are the risks and resilience factors for Dylan's time and place? - Answer -Risk:
not enough time has passes - particularly in 1998 when this was filmed - to know what
the ideal treatment should be
Resilience: attachment disorder has been studied; Dylan is born in the US where more
resources are available that some other countries
What is a positive expectancy about aggression? - Answer -This type of thought ("If I
use aggression, I can end your 'bad' behavior!") would fit in well with this concept or
phrase
What is that more children live in poverty? - Answer -When we compare families to
those 50 years ago, this is a major finding about children.
What are authoritative parents? - Answer -Warm, accepting parents who are
reasonably high in control can be classified as
What is uninvolved? - Answer -the least effective parenting style
What is psychological control? - Answer -Parents who ignore a child's feelings, withhold
affection and attempt to create feelings of guilt and shame are using this type of control,
which leads to poor outcomes.
What is either acceptance or control? - Answer -Erikson (and others) believed that two
aspects of parenting are especially important throughout childhood and adolescence.
This is one.
What is prosocial behavior? - Answer -Sharing cookies with a playmate is an example
of this type of behavior
