What Do You Know About To Abnormal Child Psychology?

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In the first half of the 20^th century, most children with mental disorders were:
- Institutionalized
- Treated with behavior therapy
- Treated with psychoanalysis
- Overlooked

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Abnormal Child Psychology is the study of psychopathology in children and adolescents. It is a study made by the International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. How much do you know about it?

What Do You Know About To Abnormal Child Psychology? - Quiz

2.

Psychological disorders are defined as patterns of behavioral, cognitive, emotional, or physical symptoms, which are associated with:
- Distress
- Disability
- Dysfunction
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

You can find the answer to this question on pg. 11

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3.

In contrast to adults, abnormality in children is often described in terms of:
- Distress
- Relationships
- Increased risk
- Disability
Correct Answer

A. Relationships

Explanation

You can find the answer to this question on pg. 11

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4.

To determine a child’s competencies, it is useful to have some knowledge about child developmental norms.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

You can find this answer on pg. 16

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5.

Mark all of the examples of resiliency.
- Strong self confidence
- Avoiding risky situations
- Using drugs
- Not talking about your problems
- Playing in extra-curricular sports
Correct Answer(s)

A. Strong self confidence
A. Avoiding risky situations
A. Playing in extra-curricular sports

Explanation

You can find the answer to this question on pg. 19

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6.

The definition of a risk factor is something protects a child from developing a disorder.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

You can find the answer to this question on pg. 15

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7.

What characteristics of a child place him or her at risk for developing a psychological disorder?

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What Do You Know About To Abnormal Child Psychology?

In the first half of the 20th century, most children with mental disorders were:

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Psychological disorders are defined as patterns of behavioral, cognitive, emotional, or physical symptoms, which are associated with:

In contrast to adults, abnormality in children is often described in terms of:

To determine a child’s competencies, it is useful to have some knowledge about child developmental norms.

Mark all of the examples of resiliency.

The definition of a risk factor is something protects a child from developing a disorder.

What characteristics of a child place him or her at risk for developing a psychological disorder?

In the first half of the 20^th century, most children with mental disorders were: