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CHAPTER 14: DISORDERS OF DEVELOPMENT
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CHAPTER 14: DISORDERS OF DEVELOPMENT

Abnormal Psychology An Integrative Approach, 6th Edition International Edition by David Barlow

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CHAPTER 14: DISORDERS OF DEVELOPMENT

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Psychological disorders are considered developmental disorders when there is a
a. change in symptoms over the lifespan.
b. genetic component to the disorder.
c. significant dysfunction during childhood.
d. general decline in functioning over time.

 

 

ANS:  C                    DIF:    Easy                         OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

KEY:  WWW            MSC:  TYPE: Factual

 

  1. Although not classified as developmental disorders, many, if not most, psychological disorders can be considered developmental because they
a. appear early in life and change over the lifespan.
b. have a genetic component.
c. lack biological causes and are influenced by learning.
d. are unique to children.

 

 

ANS:  A                    DIF:    Moderate                  OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Conceptual

 

  1. The major reason that developmental disorders are considered to be so serious in terms of their capacity to disrupt later functioning is
a. the fact that medications used in children can have long-term effects.
b. the impact that they have on family functioning.
c. that the purely biological nature of developmental disorders leads to subsequent developmental failures.
d. that failure to develop at one level is thought to inhibit later stages of development.

 

 

ANS:  D                    DIF:    Easy                         OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Conceptual

 

  1. Johnny is a 2-year-old boy who has no motivation to interact with other people. His absence of interest in people may also lead to severe deficits in his ability to ______________.
a. amuse himself
b. think
c. communicate
d. walk

 

 

ANS:  C                    DIF:    Easy                         OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:  TYPE: Applied

 

  1. The main reason that it is so important to identify children with developmental disorders as early as possible is that
a. medications are most effective when administered at an early stage of the disorder.
b. skill deficits can be identified and addressed before they impact later development.
c. family functioning often declines as the developmental disorder progresses.
d. children are more receptive to therapy when they are young.

 

 

ANS:  B                    DIF:    Moderate                  OBJ:               1; APALO: 1.3.a

MSC:   TYPE: Conceptual

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