Abnormal

What is a key focus of research in abnormal child psychology?

• Only identifying biological causes of disorders

• Defining normal and abnormal behaviour across ages, sexes, and cultures

• Exclusively studying adult mental health disorders

• Ignoring developmental progress in children

What does the concept of multifinality in developmental pathways suggest?

• Similar outcomes stem from different early experiences and developmental pathways

• Various outcomes may stem from similar beginnings

• Development is entirely predetermined by genetics

• Interventions cannot change the course of development.

Which of the following is least likely to support resilience in children?

• Strong caregiver support

• High intelligence

• Chronic poverty

• Positive temperament

What does the term "shared environment" refer to in family studies?

• Factors that make siblings different

• Environmental influences that create similarities among siblings

• Genetic predispositions

• School-only influences

Which intelligence test is commonly used for children in Malaysia?

• MMPI-A

• WISC-V

• Rorschach test

• Thematic Apperception Test

What does a functional analysis of behaviour examine?

• Only the child’s thoughts

• Antecedents, behaviours, and consequences

• Genetic predispositions

• Brain anatomy

What does the term "equifinality" refer to in developmental pathways?

• Similar outcomes stem from different early experiences and developmental pathway

• Various outcomes may stem from similar beginnings

• Genetic determinism overriding environmental influences

• Developmental regression in adolescence

What is a key challenge in labeling children with psychological disorders?

• Overdiagnosis of giftedness

• Stigmatization and negative self-perception

• Excessive focus on strengths

• Lack of available assessment tools

Which treatment approach focuses on changing maladaptive thoughts and behaviours?

• Psychodynamic therapy

• Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Family systems therapy

• Pharmacotherapy

Which of the following is NOT typically within the scope of a Speech-Language Pathologist's work?

• Treating swallowing disorders

• Diagnosing social communication difficulties

• Administering psychiatric medication

• Assessing cognitive-communication skills