RPT Child Development & Psychopathology 2

Question 1

According to Piaget, a child in the preoperational stage who believes the moon follows them as they walk is demonstrating which cognitive characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Egocentrism

Answer

Egocentrism in the preoperational stage causes children to interpret environmental events as revolving around themselves.

Question 2

A 4-year-old child diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) would most likely demonstrate which pattern of behavior in play therapy?

Accepted Answer

Indiscriminate sociability with strangers

Answer

The disinhibited type of RAD is characterized by indiscriminate sociability and lack of appropriate attachment behaviors with unfamiliar adults.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'object permanence' and the age at which it is typically fully consolidated?

Accepted Answer

Understanding that objects exist when out of sight, consolidated by 18–24 months

Answer

Object permanence — knowing an object exists even when not visible — is fully consolidated around 18–24 months according to Piaget.

Question 4

In DSM-5, which specifier is used for ADHD when significant symptoms are present but full criteria are not met?

Accepted Answer

ADHD, Other Specified

Answer

'Other Specified ADHD' is used when the clinician communicates the reason criteria are not fully met but significant impairment is present.

Question 5

A school-age child repeatedly washes their hands 20+ times daily due to fears of contamination, causing significant academic impairment. The play therapist should consider which primary diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Answer

Repetitive compulsive behaviors driven by obsessional fears of contamination, causing functional impairment, are hallmark features of OCD.

(RPT) Registered Play Therapist Practice Test

(RPT) Registered Play Therapist Practice Test

RPT Child Development & Psychopathology 2