What Do You Know About To Abnormal Child Psychology?

7 Questions | By LCarvajal | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 95

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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?

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1.

In the first half of the 20^th century, most children with mental disorders were:
- A.
  
  Institutionalized
- B.
  
  Treated with behavior therapy
- C.
  
  Treated with psychoanalysis
- D.
  
  Overlooked
2.

Psychological disorders are defined as patterns of behavioral, cognitive, emotional, or physical symptoms, which are associated with:
- A.
  
  Distress
- B.
  
  Disability
- C.
  
  Dysfunction
- D.
  
  All of the above
3.

In contrast to adults, abnormality in children is often described in terms of:
- A.
  
  Distress
- B.
  
  Relationships
- C.
  
  Increased risk
- D.
  
  Disability
4.

To determine a child’s competencies, it is useful to have some knowledge about child developmental norms.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Mark all of the examples of resiliency.
- A.
  
  Strong self confidence
- B.
  
  Avoiding risky situations
- C.
  
  Using drugs
- D.
  
  Not talking about your problems
- E.
  
  Playing in extra-curricular sports
6.

The definition of a risk factor is something protects a child from developing a disorder.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

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