Question 1

Suicide is ________ among younger children and younger adolescents.

Accepted Answer

Suicide among younger children and younger adolescents is relatively uncommon compared to older adolescents and adults. While it does occur, the rates are significantly lower in these younger age groups.

Question 2

In most cases,________ disorder develops after a life stress,such as illness,a change in home address or school attended,or death of a family member or a pet.

Accepted Answer

Separation anxiety disorder often develops after a significant life stressor, such as illness, moving to a new home or school, or the death of a loved one or a pet. This condition is characterized by excessive fear or anxiety about being apart from those to whom the individual is attached.

Question 3

Overall,childhood depression increases the chances that a child will develop another psychological disorder by at least_____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Overall,childhood depression increases the chances that a...

Question 4

Through cognitive-behavioural therapy,children with conduct disorder are trained to use _________ to inhibit impulsive behaviour and control anger,and to generate and try out nonviolent solutions to social conflicts.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioural therapy focuses on teaching children new skills to manage their behaviour, including calming self-talk to inhibit impulsive behaviour and control anger, and generating and trying out nonviolent solutions to social conflicts. Cueing techniques, reinforcement, and contingent punishment may also be used in the treatment of conduct disorder, but they are not specifically designed to teach the child new skills for managing their behaviour.

Question 5

Childhood depression typically occurs with all of the following psychological disorders EXCEPT __________.

Accepted Answer

Phobias are not typically associated with childhood depression.

Question 6

Young people in ________ are at greatest risk for committing suicide.

Accepted Answer

Late adolescence (ages 15-24) is the period when the risk for suicide is highest. Factors that contribute to this include changes in hormones, brain development, and increased stressors such as academic pressures and relationship difficulties.

Question 7

Compared to boys,girls are ________ to attempt suicide and are ________ likely to successfully complete the attempt.

Accepted Answer

Research consistently shows that girls are more likely than boys to attempt suicide, often due to higher rates of depression and societal pressures. However, boys are more likely to use lethal means, such as firearms, when attempting suicide, making them more likely to complete the attempt.

Question 8

Which of the following diagnostic categories applies only to children and adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Separation anxiety disorder is a diagnostic category that applies only to children and adolescents. It is characterized by excessive anxiety when separated from attachment figures or when anticipating separation from them. Generalized anxiety disorder, simple phobia, and social phobia can occur in both children and adults.

Question 9

Older children who are depressed tend to adopt an explanatory style that attributes positive events to ________ causes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Older children who are depressed tend to...

Question 10

For youth aged 10 to 19 years,Health Canada (1999c)reports that suicide is the ______ cause of death,accounting for almost 1 in 5 deaths.

Accepted Answer

Health Canada (1999c) reports that for youth aged 10 to 19 years, suicide is the second-leading cause of death, accounting for almost 1 in 5 deaths.

Question 11

Felicia is six years old.She dreads going to grade 1 because she worries all day that her parents are going to die while she is at school.She often worries so much that she develops nausea.At home,she clings to her parents,following them everywhere.She is deeply concerned about death and dying and wants her mommy to stay with her when she goes to sleep.She is suffering from ________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Felicia's symptoms align with those of separation anxiety disorder. She is afraid of being separated from her parents and worries about their safety when they are not with her. She also clings to her parents, which is a typical symptom of separation anxiety. The other options do not fit her symptoms as well.

Question 12

After the age of __________,adolescent girls become about twice as likely to become depressed as adolescent boys.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After the age of __________,adolescent girls become...

Question 13

Girls are ________ as likely as boys to attempt suicide.

Accepted Answer

According to research, girls are three times more likely to attempt suicide than boys.

Question 14

Each of the following is a cognitive distortion common to children suffering from depression EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

Blaming others for negative outcomes is not a cognitive distortion commonly associated with depression in children. The other options listed are cognitive distortions that are commonly found in children with depression.

Question 15

Accumulating evidence supports the use of ________ therapy in treating depression in childhood and adolescence.

Accepted Answer

Several studies have shown that cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is effective in treating depression in children and adolescents. CBT helps individuals change their negative thought patterns and behaviours, which can improve their mood and reduce depressive symptoms. Other therapies, such as psychodynamic and Gestalt therapy, may also be helpful for some individuals, but CBT is currently the most widely studied and supported treatment for depression in this population. Primal scream therapy, on the other hand, has not been shown to be effective in treating depression and is not considered a recommended treatment approach.

Question 16

More than ____ % of adolescents who take their life have talked about it before doing so.

Accepted Answer

According to the American Association of Suicidology, between 50-75% of adolescents who die by suicide have given some warning or indication of their intentions to someone. This means the answer is closest to 80%.

Question 17

Highly anxious children show cognitive biases in processing information such as __________.

Accepted Answer

Highly anxious children tend to expect negative outcomes and interpret ambiguous situations as threatening, which can lead to a cognitive bias towards negativity. This can often result in avoidance behaviors and difficulty coping with stress.

Question 18

Older children who are depressed tend to adopt an explanatory style that attributes negative events to ________ causes.

Accepted Answer

Older children who are depressed tend to have an explanatory style that attributes negative events to internal (blaming themselves), stable (believing the cause will continue), and global (believing the cause applies to many situations) causes.

Question 19

The suicide rate for Canadian Aboriginal youth is ________ higher than for youth in the general population.

Accepted Answer

The suicide rate for Canadian Aboriginal youth is 3 to 4 times higher than for youth in the general population.

Question 20

Avoidance of social interactions tend to develop after normal fear of strangers fades,at an age of __________ or later.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Avoidance of social interactions tend to develop...

Quiz 11: Abnormal Behaviour Across the Lifespan