Amy is 4 years old and, when upset, does not seek comfort from her mother. She also does not accept comfort from her mother when it is offered. In addition, Amy is often emotionally unresponsive and has generally only negative feelings toward her mother. Amy’s case BEST illustrates ______ disorder.
a. attention deficit/hyperactivity
b. disinhibited social engagement
c. oppositional defiant
d. reactive attachment
Ans: D
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c. Prevent obesity in the first place through increased activity and good eating habits. d. Even in children, weight-reduction surgeries can be a useful tool for helping to eliminate obesity and restore health.
The tendency for the presence of a weapon to draw attention and impair a witness's ability to identify a culprit is called the
a. weapon-focus effect. b. distraction effect. c. inattention phenomenon. d. CSI effect.
The concept of the zone of proximal development suggests that the parent or teacher:
dictate the child's interests and abilities. urge the child far beyond his or her current skill level. hold the child back until he or she can perform the skills independently. provide support as the child takes on new challenges.
Which teenager is at the greatest risk for developing anorexia or bulimia?
A. Ivy, who has internalized the thin body image that is often thought to be ideal in Western cultures B. Rose, who is intellectually gifted and enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and rock climbing C. Daisy, who never worried about dieting when she was young D. Petunia, who has a grandmother with bipolar disorder