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PSYC 510 Exam 1 Questions with 100% VERIFIED
Answers UPDATED!!!
Learning Theory - ANSWER -a model of psychology that explains
human responses through the concept of learning. Learning
theory includes behaviorism, cognitive theory, cognitive-
behavioral theory and constructivism.
Why is learning theory the dominant view? - ANSWER
*optimisitic and positive (symptoms can be changed)
*simple and easy to understand
*downplays previous life history
* "laws" of learning lead directly to intervention
*concrete and specific
*easy to document improvements and changes
*scientific approach
*efficient-cost and time effective
Problems/limitations of the learning model - ANSWER -Tends to
ignore developmental issues: (Applies same "laws" to children
and adults,
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Does not acknowledge that reinforcers change as children get
older)
-Tends to ignore cognitions and thoughts
Concepts of Learning - ANSWER
Minority Children factors and treatment concerns - ANSWER -
are over-represented in the rates of some childhood/adolescent
disorders, such as substance abuse, delinquency, and teen
suicide
-HOWEVER, once the effects of SES, sex, and age are controlled
for, very few differences in rates remain
-majority culture has generally neglected to respect or
understand the beliefs of culturally diverse youth
-marginalization (not getting same resources as other youth)
leads to >> alienation (feel separated from everyone and start
rejecting everyone)
-more likely to be from a low SES group
-racism and discrimination are stressful and impose a risk for
mental disorders
-stigma and mistrust develop because of the above
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-minority families are less willing to seek services for these
reasons
-services may not be offered in culturally sensitive manner
-difficulty finding a treatment provider who speaks a language
other than English
-few research studies focus on the ethnic representation or
ethnic related issues
Clinical Disorders commonly diagnosed in preschool children -
ANSWER -mental retardation (intellectual development)
-autism
-feeding disorders
-speech and language disorders
-some anxiety disorders (phobias)
-problems stemming from abuse or neglect
Clinical disorders commonly diagnosed in school aged children -
ANSWER -ADHD
-learning disorders
-conduct disorders
PSYC 510 Exam 1 Questions with 100% VERIFIED
Answers UPDATED!!!
Learning Theory - ANSWER -a model of psychology that explains
human responses through the concept of learning. Learning
theory includes behaviorism, cognitive theory, cognitive-
behavioral theory and constructivism.
Why is learning theory the dominant view? - ANSWER
*optimisitic and positive (symptoms can be changed)
*simple and easy to understand
*downplays previous life history
* "laws" of learning lead directly to intervention
*concrete and specific
*easy to document improvements and changes
*scientific approach
*efficient-cost and time effective
Problems/limitations of the learning model - ANSWER -Tends to
ignore developmental issues: (Applies same "laws" to children
and adults,
,2|Page
Does not acknowledge that reinforcers change as children get
older)
-Tends to ignore cognitions and thoughts
Concepts of Learning - ANSWER
Minority Children factors and treatment concerns - ANSWER -
are over-represented in the rates of some childhood/adolescent
disorders, such as substance abuse, delinquency, and teen
suicide
-HOWEVER, once the effects of SES, sex, and age are controlled
for, very few differences in rates remain
-majority culture has generally neglected to respect or
understand the beliefs of culturally diverse youth
-marginalization (not getting same resources as other youth)
leads to >> alienation (feel separated from everyone and start
rejecting everyone)
-more likely to be from a low SES group
-racism and discrimination are stressful and impose a risk for
mental disorders
-stigma and mistrust develop because of the above
, 3|Page
-minority families are less willing to seek services for these
reasons
-services may not be offered in culturally sensitive manner
-difficulty finding a treatment provider who speaks a language
other than English
-few research studies focus on the ethnic representation or
ethnic related issues
Clinical Disorders commonly diagnosed in preschool children -
ANSWER -mental retardation (intellectual development)
-autism
-feeding disorders
-speech and language disorders
-some anxiety disorders (phobias)
-problems stemming from abuse or neglect
Clinical disorders commonly diagnosed in school aged children -
ANSWER -ADHD
-learning disorders
-conduct disorders
