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Question8
Biological influences of the development of psychopathology are
explored through studies of:
Select one:
a. Brain structure and functioning
b. Central nervous system functioning
c. Maturational rates
d. All of the above
Question 9
Learning theory, with a focus on the consequences that follow
behavior, is conceptualized within the:
Select one:
a. Family systems theory
b. Psychodynamic theory
c. Behavioral theory
d. Behavioral genetics theory
Question 10
Within the cognitive-behavioral theory, which of the following
is considered LEAST important in understanding the development of
psychopathology?
Select one:
a. Behavior
b. Cognitive distortions
c. Automatic thoughts
d. Genotype
Question 11
Jackson, a 13-year-old, is constantly arguing with his
father. He gets in fights at school and even argues with his
teachers on occasion. From a family theory perspective, what
might be occurring for Jackson?
Select one:
a. His father is too demanding
b. He is experiencing normal behaviors for a teenager
c. He can be considered the identified problem
d. He is showing oppositional defiant disorder and there
are concerns about the development of conduct disorder
Question 12
According to family theories, which of the following statements
about culture and family functioning is FALSE?
Select one:
a. Culture is considered one of many contexts in which
families exist
b. Healthy families have the same patterns of functioning
(e.g., closeness, level of communication) regardless of their
culture
c. Family therapists are often trained to consider their
own cultural background, in that it may relate to their
expectations about families they treat
d. The usefulness of family therapy may differ depending on
the family’s cultural background
Question 13
The internal state that relates to the child’s development and
adaptation (such as biological factors, affect regulation, and
intellectual level) is known as the:
a. Macrosystem
b. Exosystem
c. Ontogenic development
d. Social context
Question 14
There are links between viewing violence on television and
aggressive behavior. According to your book, research in this
area suggests that:
Select one:
a. It is a random connection: There is no causal connection
between television violence and children’s aggression
b. Younger children are more influenced by televised
violence than are older children and adolescents
c. Certain characteristics of the violence (but not the
child viewer) are related to the impact of the viewed violence
d. Certain characteristics of the violence and of the child
viewer are associated with more of a connection between television
violence and aggressive behavior
Question 15
Three children from different families all have a depressed
parent. One child shows symptoms of depression, one is
withdrawn, and the third is diagnosed with oppositional defiant
disorder. What concept does this pattern illustrate?
Select one:
a.
Equifinality
b.
Multifinality
c.
Resilience
d.
Nonshared environment