As with assessment, child therapy poses particular challenges to clinicians related to the fact that children
a. often are eager to get their problems solved and try to rush the process.
b. don't refer themselves for treatment and so successful treatment often requires parental motivation and cooperation.
c. have difficulty forming an alliance with the therapist because they are still attached to their parents.
d. all of the above
Question 2Pediatric psychologists are committed to
a. the treatment of mental conditions in children that are related to physical illnesses.
b. the prevention of mental conditions that might arise because of physical illnesses in children.
c. both a and b
d. neither a nor b
Question 3Pediatric psychologists received specialized training in
a. the administration of children's hospitals.
b. mental health problems associated with physical conditions.
c. the administration and prescribing of medications to children.
d. all of the above
Question 4Asperger's disorder is
a. a less severe pervasive developmental disorder than autistic disorder.
b. is characterized by poor social skills.
c. more common than autistic disorder.
d. all of the above
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