RPT Child Development & Psychopathology 3

Question 1

A 7-year-old child experiences persistent depressive episodes lasting more than one year without meeting full criteria for Major Depressive Disorder. Which DSM-5 diagnosis is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Persistent Depressive Disorder

Answer

Persistent Depressive Disorder (formerly Dysthymia) is diagnosed when depressed mood persists for at least one year in children without meeting full MDD criteria.

Question 2

Erik Erikson's psychosocial stage of 'Industry vs. Inferiority' primarily corresponds to which age range?

Accepted Answer

Ages 6–11

Answer

Industry vs. Inferiority spans ages 6–11, when children strive to develop competence through school, social, and creative tasks.

Question 3

Which of the following is a core diagnostic criterion that differentiates Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder?

Accepted Answer

Presence of restricted, repetitive behaviors or interests

Answer

Restricted, repetitive behaviors and interests are required for ASD diagnosis and are absent in Social Communication Disorder.

Question 4

In trauma-informed play therapy, the concept of 'window of tolerance' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The optimal zone of arousal where a child can process traumatic material without becoming dysregulated

Answer

The window of tolerance describes the arousal zone where a child can engage with traumatic material without hyperarousal or hypoarousal.

Question 5

Selective Mutism in children must be distinguished from which condition because both involve absence of speech in social situations?

Accepted Answer

Social Anxiety Disorder

Answer

Selective Mutism often co-occurs with Social Anxiety Disorder and both involve avoidance of speaking, requiring careful differential diagnosis.

(RPT) Registered Play Therapist Practice Test

(RPT) Registered Play Therapist Practice Test

RPT Child Development & Psychopathology 3