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1
Depression in young children
A)is characterized by suicidal thoughts.
B)is markedly higher for girls.
C)is characterized by social withdrawal and a dysphoric mood.
D)shows a general slowing of mental and physical activity.
2
According to the textbook, two precursors of later antisocial behavior are noncompliance and
A)academic troubles.
B)rejection by peers.
C)childhood depression.
D)hyperactivity.
3
Which of the following childhood problems is most likely to be associated with later dysfunction in adulthood?
A)bedwetting
B)temper tantrums
C)nightmares
D)hyperactivity
4
Since the publication of DSM-I, the number of diagnostic categories applicable to children has
A)increased.
B)decreased.
C)remained the same.
D)increased for young children, but not for adolescents.
5
A criticism of the diagnostic categories in the DSM-IV is that they are
A)reliable but not valid.
B)valid but not reliable.
C)neither reliable nor valid.
D)based on rating scales.
6
The most frequently reported psychological problems of childhood are
A)overcontrolled disorders.
B)undercontrolled disorders.
C)co-morbid problems.
D)pervasive disorders.
7
The most severely disturbed children are those diagnosed as having
A)childhood depression.
B)undercontrolled disorders.
C)pervasive developmental disorders.
D)overcontrolled disorder.
8
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A)Over three times as many boys than girls exhibit conduct disorders.
B)More girls than boys have undercontrolled behavior disorders.
C)Overcontrolled behavior disorders are the most frequently reported psychological problems of childhood.
D)Undercontrolled behavior is defined by its negative impact on the child himself.
9
Which of the following is TRUE of childhood depression?
A)Clinical depression includes changes in cognitive functioning and behavior.
B)Depression is relatively easy to diagnose in young children.
C)Approximately the same number of males and females are diagnosed with childhood depression.
D)It is a passing phase and does not require treatment.
10
According to the textbook, learned helplessness as a theory of depression
A)applies only to younger children.
B)is a cognitive theory.
C)offers a well-researched behavioral explanation.
D)assumes a powerful genetic link.
11
Cognitive behavior therapy
A)has demonstrated long-term effectiveness as a treatment for depression.
B)typically lasts six months or longer.
C)is usually conducted with small groups of adolescents.
D)is more effective than antidepressant drugs.
12
Language abnormalities are associated with
A)depression.
B)autism.
C)conduct disorder.
D)ADHD.
13
Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding the use of medications to treat hyperactivity?
A)The most commonly used drugs are psychostimulants.
B)Very few school children are taking medications for hyperactivity.
C)There is increasing agreement that drug treatment is the most effective long-term tool to treat hyperactive children.
D)Psychostimulant medication does not markedly improve the behavior of most hyperactive children, even in the short term.
14
Which of the following treatments has been successful in treating childhood and adolescent depression?
A)behavior therapy
B)play therapy
C)family therapy
D)cognitive behavioral therapy and antidepressant drugs.
15
Which is NOT a characteristic of autism spectrum disorders, according to the textbook?
A)autistic aloneness
B)tantrums
C)language abnormalities
D)repetitive behaviors





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