Briefly describe the major characteristics of the disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct
disorders.
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested response:
? This class of disorders includes conditions involving problems in the selfcontrol
of emotions and behaviors.
? What distinguishes these disorders is that these problems are manifested in
behaviors that violate the rights of others (such as aggression or the
destruction of property) and/or that bring the individual into significant
conflict with societal norms or with authority figures;
? Given the specific diagnosis, the underlying causes of the problem in the selfcontrol
of emotions and behaviors varies.
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Which of the following statements is/are true about carrying out experiments and quasi-experiments in social agencies
a. The intervention being tested might not be implemented in the intended fashion. b. The control condition might be contaminated by interaction between clients in the experimental and control groups. c. Practitioners might violate the research protocol for case assignment to make sure that clients receive the intervention being evaluated. d. Reluctance by outside agencies to refer clients might hinder obtaining a sufficient sample size. e. All of these.
According to the text:
A) the "young-old" are those individuals aged 50-65. B) the "old-old" are those aged 65-75. C) the "oldest-old" are those aged 85+. D) "old-old" refers to all people age 65+.
During the honeymoon phase of parenthood:
A. The husband and wife adjust to each other B. Parent- child attachments are formed C. The husband and wife adjust to pregnancy D. The husband and wife feel ambivalence about their new roles
HMO stands for:
a. Higher Medication Ordinance b. Health Maintenance Organizations c. Health Maintenance Ordinance d. Health Monitoring Organization