Discuss the ways that the temperament dimensions of surgency, ...

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Discuss the ways that the temperament dimensions of surgency, negative affectivity, and effortful control may contribute to an increased risk of psychopathology.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

As discussed in the text, which factor is a consideration when assessing characteristics using the mental status examination?
 
  a. The treatment model used
  b. Use of a highly unstructured interview
  c. The interviewee's cultural background
  d. Future achievements relative to people of the same age

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Answer to Question 1

 Surgency  extraversion
 Negative affectivity  tendency to experience fear and frustration/anger
 Effortful control  ways in which an infant attempts to regulate stimulation and response
 Each of these factors put a child at risk (or buffers) the development of psychopathology. A child's sensitivity to their environment may elicit negative reactions from caregivers or others in a child's environment. A child's ability to self-regulate or control their own reactions could lessen their risk for developing a psychological disorder and vice versa.

Answer to Question 2

C