Ten-year-old Antonio is being treated for oppositional defiant disorder; however, his psychologist and pediatrician suspect that may have been maltreatment in his family. Describe a reasonable approach to diagnosing and assessing this possibility
What will be an ideal response?
• Multidisciplinary assessment involving mental health professionals, physicians, and police/law agencies
• Assessments may be initiated through social services or school personnel
• Must use age-appropriate and gender-sensitive techniques
• Interviews and observations
• Differential diagnosis and comorbid disorders must be considered, assessed, diagnosed, and treated
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A. his sense of autonomy B. the personal fable C. the period of rebellion common to all adolescents D. his developing sense of conscience
Liness and Thompson's (2000) survey of corporate executives indicated that, compared to their male counterparts, female executives are more likely to have
a. greater access to role models and mentors. b. a more task-oriented leadership style. c. sought competitive, hierarchical positions. d. been passed over for jobs requiring relocation.
What factor is associated with both free radicals and the shortening of telomeres?
A. stress B. diets low in fat C. excessive exercise D. genetics
Long-term exposure to cortisol may affect memory by ______.
A. reducing blood flow to the brain B. causing damage in the hippocampus C. increasing a person's risk of stroke D. causing damage to cortical areas in the frontal lobe