11. Which of the following is true regarding depression?
A. In children and youth, bouts of depression are related more to genetics than environment.
B. In adolescents, bouts of depression are more related to genetics than environment.
C. In childhood, bouts of depression are more related to genetics than environment.
D. In adults, bouts of depression are related to neither genetics nor environment.
12. Billy’s mother characterizes his behavior as “bizarre and superstitious.” Apparently, Billy, who’s six,must tap his finger three times before answering a question. Your advice to Billy’s mother should be that
A. children of this age usually show a decline in ritualistic behavior.
B. rituals at this age are a sign of psychopathology.
C. rituals at this age are often a normal part of development.
D. children of this age don't normally engage in this type of behavior.
13. Which of the following was not one of the original three Anxiety Disorders of Childhood and
Adolescence?
A. Simple phobia
B. Separation anxiety disorder
C. Avoidant disorder
D. Overanxious disorder
14. Which of the following is not one of the most common phobias?
A. Water and lakes
B. Elevators and bridges
C. Heights and storms
D. Animals and insects
15. Which of the following is true regarding childhood depression?
A. Parenting style is not related to depression at this age level.
B. Females exhibit more depressive symptoms than males at this age.
C. Males exhibit more depressive symptoms at this age.
D. Symptoms include poor academics, low frustration and poor social skills.
16. Compared to adults, pediatric bipolar disorder often evidences which of the following?
A. Insomnia
B. Severe irritability
C. Grandiosity
D. Pressured speech
17. Studies report that initial onset of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is most likely between _______
years of age.
A. 9 to 14
B. 2 to 4
C. 8 to 10
D. 14 to 19
18. What is one common obsession of children with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?
A. Contamination
B. Academic perfection
C. Insects
D. Tooth brushing
19. Which of the following have been implicated in the etiology of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?
A. Low levels of serotonin
B. Left-handedness
C. Above-average intelligence
D. Under-activation of the caudate nuclei
20. Which of the following is not among the disorders that are reported to be comorbid with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?
A. Bipolar disorder
B. Tourette's
C. Disruptive behavior
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