LSP Child & Adolescent Psychology 5

Question 1

Temperament research by Thomas and Chess identified a cluster of traits (biological rhythmicity, positive mood, adaptability) associated with which temperament type?

Accepted Answer

Easy

Answer

The 'Easy' temperament is characterized by regularity, positive approach to novelty, high adaptability, mild intensity, and generally positive mood.

Question 2

A 17-year-old engages in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) by cutting to relieve emotional pain. The primary function of this behavior is best understood as:

Accepted Answer

Emotion regulation

Answer

NSSI most commonly serves an emotion regulation function, providing temporary relief from overwhelming negative affect.

Question 3

Which theory posits that children learn gender roles primarily through observation, imitation, and reinforcement from their social environment?

Accepted Answer

Social Learning Theory

Answer

Bandura's Social Learning Theory emphasizes that children acquire gender-typed behaviors by observing same-sex models and being reinforced for gender-appropriate behavior.

Question 4

A 5-year-old with a language disorder understands simple instructions but cannot formulate sentences longer than 2 words. This pattern primarily indicates a deficit in:

Accepted Answer

Expressive language

Answer

Expressive language disorder involves difficulty producing language (e.g., forming sentences) despite relatively intact language comprehension.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the 'goodness of fit' model in child development?

Accepted Answer

The compatibility between a child's temperament and environmental demands

Answer

The goodness-of-fit model holds that developmental outcomes depend on how well a child's temperamental characteristics match the demands and expectations of the environment.

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LSP Child & Adolescent Psychology 5