In a child custody evaluation, clinical psychologists are expected to
A. diagnose any disorder the child might have.
B. diagnose any disorder the parents might have.
C. determine what is in the best interest of the child.
D. determine the preferences of the child.
Question 2
According to the APA guidelines, which of these is unacceptable, with regard to child-custody evaluations?
A. Avoiding dual relationships
B. Violating informed consent
C. Doing a psychological evaluation rather than a custody evaluation
D. Each of the above is considered unacceptable
Skin signs are objective evidence of an illness or disorder. They can be seen, measured, or felt.
Comparison of clinical features
A child suffering from malaria, one of the most common and deadly infectious diseases.
The cranium of a young infant changes dramatically in shape with age. Initially the child has severa
Transmission of autosomal dominant disorders (50% chance for an affected child).
Transmission of recessive disorders (25% chance for an affected child).