Author Question: Describe and given an example of why understanding typical development is important for ... (Read 79 times)

Sufayan.ah · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Describe and given an example of why understanding typical development is important for understanding the treatment of psychopathology in children and adolescents.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which quote is most similar to the theory of operant conditioning?

a. Emotions are a function of beliefs, not events.
b. Emotions are the outgrowth of passive associations.
c. Most of our behavior is motivated by unconscious factors.
d. We do more of whatever behavior pays off.

iman · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Helps in understanding the typical sequence of development and the wide range of what is considered typical
Helps in understanding whether a particular behavior will resolve itself over time and therefore shouldn't be treated
Enhances understanding whether a particular behavior is significantly deviant from same-aged peers and therefore should be treated
Enhances the understanding of what could/should be expected of a child of a particular age; treatment is therefore focused on reestablishing a child to a typical sequence of development

Answer to Question 2

D