Psychology

Wesley is eight and has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. His symptoms include an ...

Wesley is eight and has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. His symptoms include an ...

Wesley is eight and has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. His symptoms include an extreme unresponsiveness to adults and a lack of meaningful speech. If Wesley has the typical pattern of autism symptoms, which other symptom can we expect?

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RObbiespigs

What can pose a problem in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder?

What can pose a problem in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder?

What can pose a problem in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder?
 
  a. Most signs of autism are extremely subtle or vague.
 b. There are no medical tests that can pinpoint autism.
 c. Autism cannot diagnosed until age five or lat

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lotteria

Audrey, an autistic child, would be expected to respond best to ____.

Audrey, an autistic child, would be expected to respond best to ____.

Audrey, an autistic child, would be expected to respond best to ____.
 
  a. adults
 b. babies
 c. children
 d. inanimate objects

Question 2

Which childhood disorder has the latest

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Eu97

The communication skill level associated with a severe impairment of autism spectrum disorder would ...

The communication skill level associated with a severe impairment of autism spectrum disorder would ...

The communication skill level associated with a severe impairment of autism spectrum disorder would be described as ____.
 
  a. minimal or absent
 b. isolated and awkward
 c. infrequent atypical behaviors
  d. high-function

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JRoenick97

Susan refuses to have her daughter Zoe vaccinated against any of the common childhood diseases ...

Susan refuses to have her daughter Zoe vaccinated against any of the common childhood diseases ...

Susan refuses to have her daughter Zoe vaccinated against any of the common childhood diseases because Susan is afraid that vaccines can cause autism. What is the position of your text?
 
  a. Susan is right in saying that vaccines have be

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limoncellus

Which statement about the diagnosis of childhood disorders using the DSM-5 is accurate?

Which statement about the diagnosis of childhood disorders using the DSM-5 is accurate?

Which statement about the diagnosis of childhood disorders using the DSM-5 is accurate?
 
  a. Clinicians no longer have to decide whether behaviors are inappropriate or excessive to diagnose childhood disorders.
  b. In the latest ed

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kellylynne0704

Which of the following is a difficulty in diagnosing ADHD in preschool children?

Which of the following is a difficulty in diagnosing ADHD in preschool children?

Which of the following is a difficulty in diagnosing ADHD in preschool children?
 
  a. Co-occurrence with specific and social phobias is common.
 b. Parents are more indulgent of their children's behavior before they begin school.

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meek8152

The most commonly used class of drugs for treating ADHD are ____.

The most commonly used class of drugs for treating ADHD are ____.

The most commonly used class of drugs for treating ADHD are ____.
 
  a. tranquilizers
 b. stimulants
 c. antipsychotics
  d. narcotics

Question 2

Schools that schedule moderate exe

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emelyquintanill

Sam is chronically getting in trouble at school. He fights with other boys, has destroyed school ...

Sam is chronically getting in trouble at school. He fights with other boys, has destroyed school ...

Sam is chronically getting in trouble at school. He fights with other boys, has destroyed school property, and cheats on his assignments. Sam also has been arrested by the local police for setting fires and stealing. Sam most likely would be diagnose

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myass

When treating delinquent youth, Forlong et al. (2013) suggested that ____.

When treating delinquent youth, Forlong et al. (2013) suggested that ____.

When treating delinquent youth, Forlong et al. (2013) suggested that ____.
 
  a. behavioral therapy, especially aversive conditioning for antisocial behaviors, works well
  b. parent-focused interventions can improve both child behav

emilyencar11   1637   3 Replies

johnvlad01

In the United States, if academic progress is significantly compromised by a neurodevelopmental ...

In the United States, if academic progress is significantly compromised by a neurodevelopmental ...

In the United States, if academic progress is significantly compromised by a neurodevelopmental disorder, children ____.
 
  a. can only receive a comprehensive evaluation of skills
 b. are provided with school services that are indiv

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dcrimaldi

What is one of the assumptions about diagnosis and intervention for those with intellectual ...

What is one of the assumptions about diagnosis and intervention for those with intellectual ...

What is one of the assumptions about diagnosis and intervention for those with intellectual disabilities, as established by the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)?
 
  a. Many forms of intellectual

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sylviagar14

Research suggests that the most effective treatment for enuresis is to ____.

Research suggests that the most effective treatment for enuresis is to ____.

Research suggests that the most effective treatment for enuresis is to ____.
 
  a. ignore the problem and letting the child take responsibility for changing the behavior when he or she is ready
  b. increase the depth of sleep with s

Allawilatinoo   143   3 Replies

abc123456789

Compare and contrast the symptoms involved in the externalizing disorders of childhood: oppositional ...

Compare and contrast the symptoms involved in the externalizing disorders of childhood: oppositional ...

Compare and contrast the symptoms involved in the externalizing disorders of childhood: oppositional defiant disorder, and conduct disorder.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe

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hanndail22

Which statement is accurate regarding the term insanity?

Which statement is accurate regarding the term insanity?

Which statement is accurate regarding the term insanity?
 
  a. Insanity is a legal concept, a number of different standards are used as legal tests of insanity.
  b. Insanity is a psychological term used to describe severe pathology.

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DanyBoi

Which of the following accurately pairs the insanity rule with its description?

Which of the following accurately pairs the insanity rule with its description?

Which of the following accurately pairs the insanity rule with its description?
 
  a. irresistible impulselack of willpower or control over behavior
  b. M'Naghten Rulelack of willpower or control over behavior
  c. M'Naghten Ru

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Hitlers hoe

When lawyers for Dan White, murderer of two San Francisco government officials, argued that his ...

When lawyers for Dan White, murderer of two San Francisco government officials, argued that his ...

When lawyers for Dan White, murderer of two San Francisco government officials, argued that his behavior was partially due to a diet of junk food, which legal concept was being used?
 
  a. involuntary commitment
 b. incompetence to s

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aaafgdfgf

The purpose of such new verdicts as guilty, but mentally ill and culpable and mentally disabled is ...

The purpose of such new verdicts as guilty, but mentally ill and culpable and mentally disabled is ...

The purpose of such new verdicts as guilty, but mentally ill and culpable and mentally disabled is to ____.
 
  a. increase the courts' awareness that mentally ill criminals are not responsible for their actions
  b. reduce the influe

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roni6298

Research has found that in terms of predicting a client's potential dangerousness, mental health ...

Research has found that in terms of predicting a client's potential dangerousness, mental health ...

Research has found that in terms of predicting a client's potential dangerousness, mental health professionals ____.
 
  a. often overpredict violence
 b. do not have a consistent profile to use or reliable warning sights to help them

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husan

The Addington v. Texas (1979) ruling declared that ____.

The Addington v. Texas (1979) ruling declared that ____.

The Addington v. Texas (1979) ruling declared that ____.
 
  a. people who are involuntarily committed have no right to refuse medication that is given as treatment.
  b. irresistible impulse is no longer a valid definition of insanit

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myass

Marta has been diagnosed with catatonic schizophrenia and resides in a psychiatric hospital. When ...

Marta has been diagnosed with catatonic schizophrenia and resides in a psychiatric hospital. When ...

Marta has been diagnosed with catatonic schizophrenia and resides in a psychiatric hospital. When Marta takes her medication, her catatonic symptoms decrease significantly. However, Marta recently has started to refuse her medication, stating that sh

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justhereforaday

Since its inception in the 1960s, the impact of deinstitutionalization has been to ____.

Since its inception in the 1960s, the impact of deinstitutionalization has been to ____.

Since its inception in the 1960s, the impact of deinstitutionalization has been to ____.
 
  a. reduce the need for community supports when mental patients are discharged
 b. decrease by 75 percent the number of people in institutions

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CCashley

Much of the problem with deinstitutionalization appears to be the ____.

Much of the problem with deinstitutionalization appears to be the ____.

Much of the problem with deinstitutionalization appears to be the ____.
 
  a. lack of community preparation and resources for discharged patients
 b. ineffectiveness of medication given to discharged patients
 c. poor quality of

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ErnestoSihombin

The solution suggested in the text for dealing with the problem of homeless individuals having poor ...

The solution suggested in the text for dealing with the problem of homeless individuals having poor ...

The solution suggested in the text for dealing with the problem of homeless individuals having poor psychological adjustment, as well as high arrests and convictions, is to ____.
 
  a. return them to mental institutions
 b. help them

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jr0224

The extinction explanation of systematic desensitization states that the anxiety response ...

The extinction explanation of systematic desensitization states that the anxiety response ...

The extinction explanation of systematic desensitization states that the anxiety response decelerates because the client is exposed to repeated trials in which
 
  a. the anxiety response is replaced by approach behaviors.
  b. the cl

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vcalevro

Prolonged/intense exposure therapies are sometimes referred to as _____ therapies.

Prolonged/intense exposure therapies are sometimes referred to as _____ therapies.

Prolonged/intense exposure therapies are sometimes referred to as _____ therapies.
 
  a. response sensitization
  b. aversive exposure
  c. anxiety induction
  d. peak exposure

Question 2[/

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dekom

The essential component of flooding is exposure to a highly anxiety-evoking situation long enough ...

The essential component of flooding is exposure to a highly anxiety-evoking situation long enough ...

The essential component of flooding is exposure to a highly anxiety-evoking situation long enough for discomfort to
 
  a. decline.
  b. asymptote.
  c. sensitize.
  d. generalize.

Question 2[

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StudentWarrior

One advantage of in vivo flooding with response prevention over medication is

One advantage of in vivo flooding with response prevention over medication is

One advantage of in vivo flooding with response prevention over medication is
 
  a. a faster recovery time.
  b. higher acceptability.
  c. a lower rate of relapse.
  d. simpler administration.

Quest

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aaafgdfgf

The final phase of EMDR involves

The final phase of EMDR involves

The final phase of EMDR involves
 
  a. cognitive restructuring.
  b. imaginal flooding.
  c. SUD re-assessment.
  d. fading eye-movements.

Question 2

Eye movement desensitization a

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lius085

To make flooding less aversive to clients, the exposure sometimes is

To make flooding less aversive to clients, the exposure sometimes is

To make flooding less aversive to clients, the exposure sometimes is
 
  a. just less than anxiety producing.
  b. made gradual.
  c. terminated before anxiety peaks.
  d. for brief sessions.

Question

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williemh12

The two basic ingredients for modeling are a model and a(n)

The two basic ingredients for modeling are a model and a(n)

The two basic ingredients for modeling are a model and a(n)
 
  a. behavior.
  b. consequence.
  c. action.
  d. observer.

Question 2

Which major theme of behavior therapy is most t

cana   42   1 Reply

J_Ferrarini25

The final stage of observational learning is

The final stage of observational learning is

The final stage of observational learning is
 
  a. acceptance.
  b. acquisition.
  c. imitation.
  d. consequence.

Question 2

Acquisition is more likely when
 
  a. the

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bigdaddy

The main difference between live and symbolic models has to do with

The main difference between live and symbolic models has to do with

The main difference between live and symbolic models has to do with
 
  a. how they are observed.
  b. the likelihood of acceptance.
  c. what behaviors they change.
  d. the types of imitation elicited.

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supfam760

Students read about Abraham Lincoln's overcoming an impoverished early environment. For the ...

Students read about Abraham Lincoln's overcoming an impoverished early environment. For the ...

Students read about Abraham Lincoln's overcoming an impoverished early environment. For the students, Lincoln is a
 
  a. live coping model.
  b. symbolic coping model.
  c. live mastery model.
  d. symbolic mastery model.[b

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bigdaddy

After a shoulder operation, a former golfer who had been unable to play for 15 years wants to start ...

After a shoulder operation, a former golfer who had been unable to play for 15 years wants to start ...

After a shoulder operation, a former golfer who had been unable to play for 15 years wants to start again. Any initial difficulties are most likely due to a deficit of
 
  a. motivation.
  b. knowledge.
  c. discrimination.

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Snuffle

In cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitions are modified directly through

In cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitions are modified directly through

In cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitions are modified directly through
 
  a. negative punishment.
  b. social mediation.
  c. cognitive intervention.
  d. psychopharmacology.

Question 2[/b

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vaughnsl

Although thought stopping is not a well studied treatment, it is still widely used because of its ...

Although thought stopping is not a well studied treatment, it is still widely used because of its ...

Although thought stopping is not a well studied treatment, it is still widely used because of its
 
  a. minimal risk.
  b. theoretical fidelity.
  c. recent invention.
  d. empirical inaccessibility.

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nuder

Catastrophizing involves (Multiple Choice)

Catastrophizing involves (Multiple Choice)

Catastrophizing involves
 
  a. transferring emotion to an unrelated situation.
  b. failing to appreciate any positive elements.
  c. decreasing effort to minimize social risk.
  d. blowing small events out of proportion.[b

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komal98

Rational emotive education was adapted from rational emotive behavior therapy in order to better ...

Rational emotive education was adapted from rational emotive behavior therapy in order to better ...

Rational emotive education was adapted from rational emotive behavior therapy in order to better serve
 
  a. clinical populations
  b. inpatient populations.
  c. young populations.
  d. cognitively-impaired populations.[br

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asdfghjklqwerty

Cognitive therapy is similar to REBT in that they both seek to

Cognitive therapy is similar to REBT in that they both seek to

Cognitive therapy is similar to REBT in that they both seek to
 
  a. engender specific coping mechanisms.
  b. reduce metacognitive behaviors.
  c. improve overall social skills.
  d. modify maladaptive cognitions.

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JDExtol