Research by Fox (2005) suggests that which child would be most likely to display behavioral inhibition (i.e., shyness)?
a. a child who has a long allele 5-HTTLPR and whose parents provided low levels of social support
b. a child who has a long allele 5-HTTLPR and whose parents provided excessive levels of social support
c. a child who has a short allele 5-HTTLPR and whose parents provided low levels of social support
d. a child who has a short allele 5-HTTLPR and whose parents provided excessive levels of social support
Question 2Which of the following statements would the authors of your text most likely endorse as it relates to the identification of childhood disorders?
a. The identification of childhood disorders is currently unnecessary because many interventions have been identified to help with a variety of disorders.
b. The identification of childhood disorders is currently unnecessary because many disorders are limited to the period of childhood and therefore unnecessarily stigmatize children.
c. The identification of childhood disorders is important as it aids in research, communication, and continued understanding of how to better treat childhood disorders.
d. The identification of childhood disorders is necessary because it leads to the identification of other disorders that were once thought to only exist in adulthood.
Question 3Current research on the influence of genes on anxiety disorders suggests that ____.
a. the disorders are present in people who inherit the serotonin transporter gene 5-HTTLPR
b. the disorders are absent in people who inherit the serotonin transporter gene 5-HTTLPR
c. while genes may predispose a person to develop an anxiety disorder, expression of the disorder depends on environmental factors
d. little, if any, relationship has been found that links genes with the development of anxiety disorders
Question 4Based on what is known about the etiology, diagnoses, and treatment of learning disorders, develop a program that would provide effective prevention and intervention for young children. Identify the key components of such a program.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 5Which area of the brain alerts the other brain structures when a threat is present?
a. the amygdala c. the prefrontal cortex
b. the hippocampus d. the hypothalamus
Question 6Describe the academic skills deficit and core cognitive processes associated with a learning disorder in the area of reading. How do you think each of these deficits might impact a child's ability to be an effective reader?
What will be an ideal response?
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