Chapter 13: intervention with kids and adolescents

Question 1

what is the weighted least squares methods?

Answer 1

data from larger samples have less error variance (deviations from the normal population) and are closer to the population values. the weighted least squares method takes this into account by assigning LESS weight in the meta-analysis studies with greater error variance (ones with smaller samples) and more heavily weighting on those with less error variance

Question 2

What is oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

Answer 2

a pattern of persistent negativistic and hostile behaviour that is evident before age 8

children with ODD might move on to have conduct disorder (CD) when they are older

Question 3

what Is parent management training (PMT)?

Answer 3

developed by Gerald Patterson

it is grounded in social learning theory and the assumption that oppositional child behaviour can be changed by modifying the child’s social environment rather than by working directly with the child

core element of PMT is to increase the amount of positive interactions between parent and child)

Question 4

what are the 5 parenting practices that are associated with the development of prosocial or deviant behaviour?

Answer 4

skill pencouragement

discipline

monitoring

problem solving (through smiles, attention and verbal encouragement)

positive reinforcement

Question 5

What is Multi-systemic therapy?

Answer 5

for children who are seriously disturbed delinquent adolescents

it is grounded in ecological theory (a theory that examines a young persons functioning within multiple contexts where they live like family, school…etc)

goals of MST are positive and future oriented and uses behavioural approaches to integrate services

it is short but super intense

Question 6

rate of adolescent depression in the US by age 18?

Answer 6

one in 5 adolescents experienced a major depressive episode

Question 7

what is the Coping with Depression in Adolescence (CWDA) PROGRAM?

Answer 7

developed by Peter Lewinsohn

focuses on behaviours, cognitions and management of affect

behaviour –> increasing fun activities, developing problem solving skills, assertiveness..etc

congitive techniques –> promoting positive self talk, self monitoring, coping

the affective component –> learning strategies for dealing with. negative emotions like relaxation and anger management

uses psychoeducation