psy 322 Questions with 100% Correct
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The ultimate impact of a risk factor is related to type, timing, number, and:
Correct Answer: pattern
Dr. Uyenco wants to know how many new cases of autism are diagnosed each
year in her particular state. Which type of data should she access? Correct
Answer: incidence
Children in Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe are less likely to have
access to quality mental health services. These countries may be classified as:
Correct Answer: resource-poor
A child's behaviors might be considered typical or adaptive in one situation but
not in another because these behaviors may: Correct Answer: be considered
adaptive in a given sociocultural group or situation.
At age 6, Allison's temper tantrums are more frequent and intense than her
same-aged peers. Allison's behavior may be considered pathological based on
which of these criteria? Correct Answer: violation of sociocultural norms
Dr. Leak tells her psychology students that the hallucinations experienced by her
young patient came on suddenly and could not have been predicted by
previous behaviors. Her belief about her patient's illness is most consistent with
the _________ model of psychopathology. Correct Answer: discontinuous
A researcher who is seeking to understanding the role of genetics in the
development of childhood schizophrenia might be in the field of: Correct
Answer: molecular genetics
, Which type of therapist would be more likely to focus their treatment on
promoting the overall well-being of a child and family? Correct Answer:
humanistic
Which model of psychopathology considers the role of culture in the
development of maladaptive behaviors? Correct Answer: sociocultural
Categories of risk factors include all except which of the following? Correct
Answer: spatial
The belief that a particular mental illness develops slowly, over time is consistent
with the concept of Correct Answer: process
A ________ psychologist would believe that maladaptive patterns of behavior
have been learned through reinforcement of those behaviors. Correct Answer:
behavioral
Anna's teacher is baffled as to why she continually acts out during math class.
When she acts out she is sent to the school psychologist who allows her to play
with one of the "fidget toys" in her office. The acting out behavior is increasing.
From a behavioral perspective what can be said about the role of the school
psychologist in Anna's behavior? Correct Answer: She is reinforcing Anna's
acting out behavior.
Peter's parents recognized early in his life that he was musically gifted, so they
took him to concerts, provided music lessons, and bought him a viola. This is an
example of a/n: Correct Answer: supporting trajectory
Which of the following statement is most accurate regarding competencies
and incompetencies in children? Correct Answer: A child who is incompetent in
one area of development may be competent in another.
Answers
The ultimate impact of a risk factor is related to type, timing, number, and:
Correct Answer: pattern
Dr. Uyenco wants to know how many new cases of autism are diagnosed each
year in her particular state. Which type of data should she access? Correct
Answer: incidence
Children in Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe are less likely to have
access to quality mental health services. These countries may be classified as:
Correct Answer: resource-poor
A child's behaviors might be considered typical or adaptive in one situation but
not in another because these behaviors may: Correct Answer: be considered
adaptive in a given sociocultural group or situation.
At age 6, Allison's temper tantrums are more frequent and intense than her
same-aged peers. Allison's behavior may be considered pathological based on
which of these criteria? Correct Answer: violation of sociocultural norms
Dr. Leak tells her psychology students that the hallucinations experienced by her
young patient came on suddenly and could not have been predicted by
previous behaviors. Her belief about her patient's illness is most consistent with
the _________ model of psychopathology. Correct Answer: discontinuous
A researcher who is seeking to understanding the role of genetics in the
development of childhood schizophrenia might be in the field of: Correct
Answer: molecular genetics
, Which type of therapist would be more likely to focus their treatment on
promoting the overall well-being of a child and family? Correct Answer:
humanistic
Which model of psychopathology considers the role of culture in the
development of maladaptive behaviors? Correct Answer: sociocultural
Categories of risk factors include all except which of the following? Correct
Answer: spatial
The belief that a particular mental illness develops slowly, over time is consistent
with the concept of Correct Answer: process
A ________ psychologist would believe that maladaptive patterns of behavior
have been learned through reinforcement of those behaviors. Correct Answer:
behavioral
Anna's teacher is baffled as to why she continually acts out during math class.
When she acts out she is sent to the school psychologist who allows her to play
with one of the "fidget toys" in her office. The acting out behavior is increasing.
From a behavioral perspective what can be said about the role of the school
psychologist in Anna's behavior? Correct Answer: She is reinforcing Anna's
acting out behavior.
Peter's parents recognized early in his life that he was musically gifted, so they
took him to concerts, provided music lessons, and bought him a viola. This is an
example of a/n: Correct Answer: supporting trajectory
Which of the following statement is most accurate regarding competencies
and incompetencies in children? Correct Answer: A child who is incompetent in
one area of development may be competent in another.
