Write a short article designed for parents of children who have been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Describe how they can provide an environment in which the potentially negative consequences of ODD are minimized
What will be an ideal response?
• Definition – sustained pattern of anger, irritability, and defiant or vindictive behavior
• Caused by multiple factors including genetics, temperament and personality, environment, etc.
• Important to learn more about ODD, learn new parenting techniques, get support from community agencies, advocate for educational support, monitor child's activities and friends, etc.
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In the context of treating people from various cultural backgrounds, which of the following is true?
a) Expression of thoughts about illness is the same across cultures as each illness has its specific characteristics and symptoms. b) The way in which counselors convey respect to their clients is culturally determined. c) It is important for therapists to treat all the members of a family as equals across cultures. d) Treatment expectations remain constant across different cultural groups.
Which type of therapy is based on principles of learning?
a. cognitive b. client-centered c. behavior modification d. personality
One limitation of graduated extinction in the treatment of sleep problems concerns
a. maintenance. b. acceptability. c. individuality. d. efficacy.
When Bill looks at his lamp alternately with his left eye and right eye, the image seems to jump from one position to another. This phenomenon illustrates _____
A) binocular disparity image of the object, is known as binocular disparity. B) convergence C) divergence D) interposition Incorrect. Interposition, or overlap, is the assumption that an object that appears to be blocking part of another object is in front of the second object and closer to the viewer.