Ch. 13

Question 1

Cultural Differences (American & Thai Parents)

Answer 1

1. Thai parents rated both problems as less serious and worrisome than Amreican parents.
2. Thai parents rated the children as more likely to improve over time, even without treatment

Question 2

Prevalence of Mental Health Problems in C & A

Answer 2

1. 4 of 10 (40.3%) adolescents experienced a diagnosable mental disorder in the past year
2. About 1 in 4 (23.4%) are presently affected
3. About 1 in 10 suffer from a mental disorder severe enough to impair development
4. In 6 to 17 years of age, most common diagnosis are learning disorders (11.5%) and ADHD (8.8%)