RPT Child Development & Psychopathology 4

Question 1

Which temperament dimension, identified by Thomas and Chess, describes a child's intensity of emotional reaction and is relevant to understanding behavioral problems?

Accepted Answer

Intensity of Reaction

Answer

Intensity of Reaction refers to the energy level of a child's emotional responses and influences how strongly children react to stimuli.

Question 2

A 10-year-old child experiences recurrent explosive temper outbursts inconsistent with their developmental level at least three times weekly, with persistent irritable mood between outbursts. Which diagnosis best fits?

Accepted Answer

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Answer

DMDD is defined by severe, recurrent temper outbursts with persistent irritable or angry mood between episodes, occurring at least 3 times weekly.

Question 3

According to Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, a child's school and peer group are located in which system?

Accepted Answer

Microsystem

Answer

The microsystem includes the immediate settings where the child directly participates, such as family, school, and peer groups.

Question 4

A clinician notes that a 6-year-old child exhibits night terrors, sleepwalking, and confused arousal. These symptoms best fit which sleep disorder category in DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Arousal Disorders

Answer

Non-REM Sleep Arousal Disorders include sleepwalking and sleep terror types, which typically occur during deeper slow-wave sleep.

Question 5

In assessing a child for possible Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), which combination of features would most strongly support this diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Characteristic facial features, growth deficiency, and CNS dysfunction with confirmed prenatal alcohol exposure

Answer

FASD diagnosis requires characteristic facial features (smooth philtrum, thin vermilion border, small palpebral fissures), growth deficiency, and CNS dysfunction tied to prenatal alcohol exposure.

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RPT Child Development & Psychopathology 4