CAP6 Flashcards
What did Widom (1989) say regarding parental aggression and child aggression?
No convincing evidence of a clear link that a child who is aggressive has parents who are aggressive; rather certain processes transmit aggression: 1) injurious actions are normal and justified. 2) egocentrism is normal and virtuous
What did a 10-15 year follow-up study of inpatient patients with anorexia show regarding outcome?
75% do not have an eating disorder and recovery time is about 5 years (Strober et al. 1997); 15% had chronic anorexia
What do bone density findings show in anorexia?
90% have bone density 1 standard deviation below normal; 38% have 2.5 standard deviations below
What is the outcome of OCD per follow up data?
In children, Swedo found that 30% met criteria 2 years later and had lower scores of OCD; there was a 70% recovery rate. Many, however, had depression and anxiety despite the improved OCD
What did an RCT multisite study by March et al. 1998 show regarding SSRI treatment?
In children, 42% of patients had a reduction of 25% of symptoms. Sertraline was used.
What are the recommendations regarding tricyclic antidepressants and the cardiovascular system?
Obtain an EKG at baseline and at 3mg/kg/day and at the final dose not to exceed 5mg/kg/day. Parameters should remain be follows: PR interval less than .21; QRS changes no more than 30% over baseline; heart rate less than 130; systolic BP less than 130; diastolic BP less than 85 (Elliott and Popper 1990)
What is the long -term urinary continence for treatment with imipramine, DDAVP, and the alarm system after weaning from therapy?
Imipramine 36% with treatment, 16% once discontinued; DDAVP 68% with treatment and 10% discontinued; alarm 63% with treatment and 56% when discontinued
What are common laboratory findings in anorexia?
Decreased anemia, leukopenia, hypoproteinemia, estrogen, testosterone, T3, diurnal cortisol, metabolism, bone density, hyposecretion of GnRH, and leptin. Increased CRH, hypercarotenemia, GH fasting (decreased response), HCG
What are the key mental representations in attachment?
1) Attachment figure is accessible and emotionally available in time of need. 2) Feeling self-worthy and lovable
What is the effect of a punitive style on moral development?
Dienstbier study 1984 showed that if children are coerced, they attribute resistance to external forces and if they are not discovered it is okay. If they are not coerced, they attribute resistance to their own choice
Auditory hallucinations are associated with what brain structures?
Dysfunction in the primary auditory cortex in the anterior and middle superior temporal gyrus
How are magical thinking and morbid fantasies related to delusions?
They are precursors if they are fixed and pervasive, the child acts on them, or the child does not accept the imaginary quality
What can immediate termination of parental rights proceed?
Murder, rape, sexual abuse
When can the state petition for termination of parental rights?
After 18 months if family reunification has failed and the child has been in foster care 18 months
What is the most frequent outcome of children who are abused?
Aggression and attribution of hostile intent to peers
Who helped prosecute the first child abuse case?
The Amercian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
When was the concept of a child’s best interest originally acknowledged?
Chapsky v. Wood 1881
Juvenile, family, and surrogate courts deal with what issues respectively?
Juvenile–delinquency, abuse, neglect. Family: divorce and child custody. Surrogate: civil commitment, guardianship, adoption, administration of trusts and estates, contested wills
What is characteristic of children who are genuine victims of sex abuse compared to those who are not?
Children are genuinely ashamed, embarrassed, and less willing to reveal details. Children who falsely accuse embellish events, incorporate unrealistic details, have little discomfort in revealing the alleged acts
What is the level of certainty required for termination of parental rights?
Clear and convincing evidence
What did the federal government enact to address lack of stable, healthy, consistent attachment of children in foster care
Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980. It mandated social welfare agencies to help families remedy issues leading to removal of their children, and if reunification failed to begin permanency plans within 18-20 months
What does Wheeler v. US (1985) find?
A 5 year old is not automatically disqualified as a witness
What does media violence do?
According to some, increases aggression; desensitized to violence in the real world; creates perception of world as unfriendly and dangerous; risk of psychological problems
What did Kent vs. U.S. (1996) decide?
Due process for juveniles being transferred to adult court