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The first disorder unique to children and adolescents was ___. - ANSWERS-
masturbatory insanity
A child typically enters mental health care - ANSWERS-through teachers,
counselors, or parents
A 10-year-old has been showing aggressive behavior with his peers and has
difficulty conducting himself in a normal fashion. He is constantly getting in
trouble at school. According to attachment theories, which type of
attachment pattern did he most likely exhibit as a child? - ANSWERS-
anxious-avoidant
A 7-year-old boy is considered by his caregivers as a "slow-to-warm-up child"
who is cautious in approaching novel or challenging situations. Which of the
following would describe his temperament? - ANSWERS-fearful or inhibited
A 10-year-old girl has recently been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. From a
biological perspective, which neurotransmitter plays a role in eating
disorders? - ANSWERS-seratonin
Interventions for children and adolescents are often intended to___. -
ANSWERS-eliminate distress and promote further development
John Bowlby's research on attachment showed that a child who has a secure
attachment with a caregiver generally leads to - ANSWERS-the development
of a child's positive internal working model.
, ____explains the acquisition of problem behavior on the basis of paired
associations between previously neutral stimuli (e.g, homework). and
unconditioned stimuli (e.g., - ANSWERS-classical conditioning models
Etiology refers to the____of childhood disorders. - ANSWERS-possible root
causes
which of the following is true with respect to resilience - ANSWERS-resilience
may vary across time and across situations
which is an example of resiliency - ANSWERS-coping skills
What is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that reduces overall arousal and levels
of anger, hostility,
and aggression? - ANSWERS-GABA-benzodiazepine
conduct disorder may arise from a number of different developmental
pathways, a concept know as - ANSWERS-equifinality
A 6-year-old often appears to be in a bad mood, and he is easily frustrated
when given challenging tasks. His temperament would be described as ___. -
ANSWERS-negative or irritability
which of the following is NOT a developmental task of adolescence -
ANSWERS-self-control and compliance
developmental tasks of adolescence - ANSWERS--Involvement in
extracurricular activities
- Forming a cohesive sense of self-identity
-academic achievement