LSP Child & Adolescent Psychology 3

Question 1

Which parenting style, characterized by high warmth and high control, is most consistently linked to positive outcomes in children?

Accepted Answer

Authoritative

Answer

Authoritative parenting combines high responsiveness with high demandingness and is associated with better academic, social, and emotional outcomes.

Question 2

A therapist uses exposure and response prevention (ERP) with a 12-year-old who has intrusive thoughts about harm and compulsive checking rituals. This treatment targets:

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Answer

ERP is the gold-standard behavioral treatment for OCD, reducing anxiety by preventing the compulsive response that reinforces obsessions.

Question 3

According to Vygotsky, the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) refers to:

Accepted Answer

The gap between what a child can do alone and with guidance

Answer

The ZPD is the space between a child's independent problem-solving ability and what they can achieve with skilled adult or peer support.

Question 4

Which neurotransmitter system is primarily targeted by stimulant medications used to treat ADHD?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine and Norepinephrine

Answer

Stimulants like methylphenidate and amphetamines increase dopamine and norepinephrine availability in prefrontal circuits, improving attention and impulse control.

Question 5

A 16-year-old presents with a 6-month history of restricting food intake, intense fear of weight gain, and a BMI of 16.5. The most likely diagnosis is:

Accepted Answer

Anorexia Nervosa, Restricting Type

Answer

Anorexia Nervosa, Restricting Type is characterized by food restriction, fear of weight gain, body image disturbance, and significantly low weight.

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LSP Child & Adolescent Psychology 3