Which statement about the diagnosis of childhood disorders using the DSM-5 is accurate?
a. Clinicians no longer have to decide whether behaviors are inappropriate or excessive to diagnose childhood disorders.
b. In the latest edition, there are only seven diagnostic categories, so many children's problems are lumped together in overlapping categories.
c. In the latest edition, the criteria have become very strict, so there has been a dramatic decrease in the number of children diagnosed.
d. To determine if a child has an actual psychological disorder, clinicians consider the child's age, developmental level, environmental factors, and symptoms that cause significant impairment in daily functioning over an extended period of time.
d
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a. Determine whether scores on the test form a normal distribution. b. Determine whether scores on the test correlate with hand shaking and voice tremor. c. Test people in two or more countries and see whether the results are similar. d. Test people repeatedly and see whether they get about the same score each time.
Claudia was proud of her daughter for trying to make breakfast, but it tasted awful. Which of the following best reflects her face as she choked down the burnt toast?
A. duping delight B. Duchenne smile C. micro-expressions D. affect blend
A problem-solving technique that involves a specific procedure for the particular type of problem is called
a. a computer. c. a concept. b. an algorithm. d. an analogy.
Due to logistical and financial concerns, most children in the United States who are not native-
English speakers are enrolled in______________________ classes. a. bilingual education b. structured immersion c. English-as-a-second-language d. submersion