Pre Mid-Term

Question 1

What is Developmental psychopathology?

Answer 1

Behavior that is troublesome in light of the developmental tasks and processes in which a person is engaged

• Deviates from the norm
• Consideration of maturation and normative factors

Question 2

What is the DSM IV and diagnoses of childhood/ adolescents (Purpose)?

Answer 2

Diagnostic Classification System

• All descriptive/atheoretical classifications based on statistically significant occurring clusters of symptoms
• A method of communication

Question 3

Criticisms and concerns about the DSM IV (4)

Answer 3

• Creates excuses for behavior and relieves responsibility for actions
• Early mis-diagnosis can end up with wrong treatment
• Psychologist can narrow in on one and ignore other possibilities
• Can be stigmatizing and demoralizing

Question 4

What are the 5 DSM IV Axis

Answer 4

Axis I: Clinical Disorders
Axis II: Personality disorders and Mental Retardation
Axis III: General Medical conditions
Axis IV: Psycho-social and environmental problems
Axis V: Global Assessment of functioning

Question 5

What is the Purpose of Assessment? (5)

Answer 5

• Determine degree of challenges and Range of challenges
• Identify Appropriate diagnosis and Strengths and competencies
• Evaluate Effectiveness of Treatment
• Determine contributing factors
• Identify Risk

Question 6

What are the three types (methods) of assessment?

Answer 6

Interviews, Tests and Observations

Question 7

What are the 4 formats used in Observations?

Answer 7

Structured, Unstructured (i.e. home video), Functional Behavior Analysis (done by professional school psychs or behavior analyst
Self-monitoring (person tracks own behavior)

Question 8

What are the formats used in Interviews?

Answer 8

Unstructured (Just let the person talk)
Semi-Structured (Parents talk then ask additional questions)
Structured (Set questions + follow up depending on answers) ex: Mental Status Exam such as Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule

Question 9

Testing can include

Answer 9

Checklists and rating scales; broad vs focused

Question 10

Behavioral assessment includes

Answer 10

Structured tests, observations and self monitoring

Question 11

Objective vs Projective assessment

Answer 11

Objective: Personality measures, self reporting, question based testing
Projective: Rorshach, TAT/CAT= Pencil drawing and children must tell a story

Question 12

What are Exceptional Children?

Answer 12

Any student who is on one end of the exceptionality spectrum whether gifted or diagnosed with special needs

Question 13

Wilmhursts 4Ds of clinical decision making

Answer 13

Deviance: how behavior deviates from the norm, Dysfunction: how the disorder affects functioning of child,
Distress: how much distress the disorder causes whether to child or family,
Danger: risk for self-harm as well as harm to others
-Used to classify as abnormal

Question 14

Confidentiality vs Privilege

Answer 14

C: the ethical obligatio of the practitioner not to disclose confidential information obtained during the client relationship
P: The patient’s legal right to prevent certain professionals from providing information to a party in a lawsuit or from testifying regarding information the client gave them. We often say the client “holds” the privilege

Question 15

Characteristics of Effective schools (6)

Answer 15

Leadership behaviors
Academic emphasis
Teacher and staff factors
Student involvement
Community support
Social capital

Question 16

Components of IEP and IEP team

Answer 16

Individualized Education Plan: teacher, student, psychologist, parent, counselor,