ABNORMAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ What are the criteria for adult behaviors to be considered
abnormal?
Answer: Behaviors are considered abnormal if they are odd,
distressing, unpredictable, or bring observers discomfort.
◉ What does stigma refer to in the context of mental illness?
Answer: A label that can contain social disagreement.
◉ What is etiology in relation to mental disorders?
Answer: The cause of a disorder, which is important for successful
treatment.
◉ What do nature and nurture refer to in psychology?
Answer: Nature refers to genetics given at birth, while nurture refers
to environmental influences on behavior and thoughts.
◉ What do twin studies help determine in child psychology?
, Answer: They help determine the importance of nature and nurture
in development.
◉ What is the genetic cause of Down Syndrome?
Answer: An extra chromosome 21, known as trisomy 21.
◉ What are some risk factors for having a baby with Down
Syndrome?
Answer: Mother older than 35, parent has a sibling with Down
Syndrome, family has another baby with Down Syndrome.
◉ What are common physical characteristics of individuals with
Down Syndrome?
Answer: Flatter face, short neck, almond-shaped eyes, small mouth
with protruding tongue.
◉ What is the typical IQ range for individuals with Down Syndrome?
Answer: Usually around 50; 100 is considered normal.
◉ What support do parents of children with Down Syndrome need?
Answer: Counseling to deal with physical and emotional concerns, as
well as direct instruction in various skills.
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ What are the criteria for adult behaviors to be considered
abnormal?
Answer: Behaviors are considered abnormal if they are odd,
distressing, unpredictable, or bring observers discomfort.
◉ What does stigma refer to in the context of mental illness?
Answer: A label that can contain social disagreement.
◉ What is etiology in relation to mental disorders?
Answer: The cause of a disorder, which is important for successful
treatment.
◉ What do nature and nurture refer to in psychology?
Answer: Nature refers to genetics given at birth, while nurture refers
to environmental influences on behavior and thoughts.
◉ What do twin studies help determine in child psychology?
, Answer: They help determine the importance of nature and nurture
in development.
◉ What is the genetic cause of Down Syndrome?
Answer: An extra chromosome 21, known as trisomy 21.
◉ What are some risk factors for having a baby with Down
Syndrome?
Answer: Mother older than 35, parent has a sibling with Down
Syndrome, family has another baby with Down Syndrome.
◉ What are common physical characteristics of individuals with
Down Syndrome?
Answer: Flatter face, short neck, almond-shaped eyes, small mouth
with protruding tongue.
◉ What is the typical IQ range for individuals with Down Syndrome?
Answer: Usually around 50; 100 is considered normal.
◉ What support do parents of children with Down Syndrome need?
Answer: Counseling to deal with physical and emotional concerns, as
well as direct instruction in various skills.
