Author Question: A child's behaviors might be considered typical or adaptive in one situation but not in another ... (Read 54 times)

Starlight · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

A child's behaviors might be considered typical or adaptive in one situation but not in another because these behaviors may:

a. be rare or unusual when compared to other children of the same age or gender.
b. be considered adaptive in a given sociocultural group or situation.
c. not meet the specific criteria for a disorder as defined by the medical community.
d. be considered acceptable by psychologists who study children's behavior.

Question 2

Which of the following statements most accurately represents the orientation of most contemporary developmental psychopathology theorists and researchers?

a. Most contemporary theorists and researchers believe that the understanding of psychopathology begins with a solid understanding of the id, ego and superego.
b. Most contemporary theorists and researchers believe that the understanding of psychopathology must include an appreciation for the multiple influences on a child's development.
c. Most contemporary theorists and researchers believe that while important the emphasis on childhood psychopathology is not as important as understanding adulthood psychopathology.
d. None of the above.