PSYC 345 LIBERTY UNIVERSITY___Quiz__3__Disorders_of_Early_Development PRACTICE MATERIALS 2023.pdf

PSYC345 / Quiz #3: Disorders of Early Development

Question 1

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Which of the following infants is most at-risk of developing a feeding disorder?

Alex, a 2-month-old, who has been diagnosed with Down’s Syndrome

Abby, a 3-month-old, who has been diagnosed with developmental delays

Alejandro, a 4-month-old, whose mother was addicted to cocaine while pregnant

Austin, a 5-month-old, whose identical twin died at birth

Question 2

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Which of the following statements would the authors of this text be most likely to endorse?

The sleep-wake cycle is primarily related to parental expectations and routine.

The sleep-wake cycle is influenced by many factors including physiological and

environmental variables

The sleep-wake cycle is primarily related to cultural norms.

The sleep-wake cycle is influenced by many factors, but is primarily affected by brain

maturation

Question 3

2.5 / 2.5 pts

The Lipperts have adopted an infant who is at risk for Reactive Attachment Disorder. Based on

the supports they are able to provide in their home which area of development is likely to show

improvement first?

social

cognitive

language

physical

Question 4

2.5 / 2.5 pts

According to researchers which of the following is essential in making a diagnosis of an attachment

disorder in infancy?

reports from pediatricians

observations in social settings

standardized checklists

standardized IQ tests

Question 5

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Which of the following is an attachment disorder described in the DSM-5

Reactive Attachment Disorder

Disregulated Social Engagement Disorder

Attentive Deficient Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Question 6

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Biobehavioral shifts are characterized by which of the following?

changes in a child’s height and weight

changes in a child’s physical, social and emotional status

changes in a child’s emotional status that are triggered by environmental shifts

changes in a child’s temperament

Question 7

2.5 / 2.5 pts

John’s pediatrician is asking his mother about when she first noticed his sleeping problems in an

effort to determine if was related to his most recent ear infection. The pediatrician is attempting to

determine what factors are maintaining John’s sleeping problems.

True

False

Question 8

2.5 / 2.5 pts

One of the reasons it is difficult to accurately diagnosis clinical syndromes in very young infants is

related to which of the following factors?

It is impossible to predict how significant an infant’s maladjustment may impact later

development.

It is difficult to describe what typical behavior is in a young infant.

It is important to consider the impact of the infant-caregiver relationship on a child’s

development.

It is important to accurately describe and diagnosis the level of distress an infant is

experiencing.

Question 9

2.5 / 2.5 pts

The fact that sibling’s raised in the same home have unique temperaments could be related

to shared[d1] /non-shared environmental factors.

True

False

Question 10

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Which of the following statement is INCORRECT regarding the developmental course of sleep-

wake cycle in early childhood?

A typical child spends nearly half of their first three years sleeping.

A child's quality of sleep directly affects their mood, attention, and social relationships.

A child’s ability to sleep can have a positive or negative impact on the parent-child

relationship.

A child who doesn’t sleep well in the first three years is at risk for disorders such as autism.

Question 11

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Ellen’s parents noticed that even as a young infant she was alert, active and engaged in

her environment[d1] . The characteristics they noticed could be related to Ellen’s ______.

reactivity

cognitive functioning

socialization

temperament

Question 12

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Which of the following sleep-wake disorders is most likely to remain stable over time?

night waking

nightmares

sleep onset

regulatory

Question 13

2.5 / 2.5 pts

An infant who is timid and shy may be at risk for developing an anxiety disorder. Timidity and

shyness are considered which type of risk factor?

general

developmental

specific

familial

Question 14

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Pica is a fairly common disorder characterized by repeated regurgitation of food.

True

False

Question 15

2.5 / 2.5 pts

As an infant, Pedro responded negatively to changes in his environment, and now as an adolescent

he prefers to have a predictable routine. This similarity over time reflects temperamental:

stability.

preference.

consistency.

sensitivity.

Question 16

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Thomas and Chess (1977; Chess & Thomas, 1984) are known for their research on how infant

temperament and parenting can help or hinder a child’s development.

True

False

IncorrectQuestion 17

0 / 2.5 pts

Noah is a 4-month-old infant who prefers to be left alone in his crib, has poor muscle tone, and can

spend long periods of time staring at the ceiling fan in his room. This pattern of behavior could be

signs of disinhibited social engagement disorder.

True (I picked true…it was incorrect)

False

Question 18

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Who of the following is more likely to have a co-current sleep-wake disorder?

Adrienne, a 2-month, who has a cleft palate and is having difficulty learning to swallow.

Ava, a 3-month-old, who has been diagnosed with global developmental delays.

Aedan, a 4-month-old, who is showing signs of autism.

All of these are equally at risk for a sleep-wake disorder.

Question 19

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Sleep disorders in infants are often diagnosed through the use of sleep diaries and direct

observation.

True

False

Question 20

2.5 / 2.5 pts

As an infant, Pedro responded negatively to unpredictable changes in his routine and often reacts

by crying and avoiding eye gaze. This quality could be described as ___________________.

negative affectivity

effortless control

reactivity

sensitivity

Question 21

2.5 / 2.5 pts

According to Thomas and Chess parents should strive to understand and adapt to a child’s

unique temperament. This is known as goodness-of-fit.

True

False

Question 22

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Research has shown that children with Reactive Attachment Disorder who are placed in caring

and responsive foster homes show little improvement in social development.

True

False

Question 23

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Based on one of the primary developmental tasks of infancy, most early psychopathological

disorders manifest themselves in what aspect of an infant’s development?

physiological

temperament

social/emotional

cognitive

Question 24

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Research has identified a link between young children who are uninhibited and less reactive to what

types of childhood disorders?

extraversion

externalizing

inhibited

internalizing

Quiz Score: 57.5 out of 60

Submission Details:

Time: 26 minutes

Current Score: 57.5 out of 60

Kept Score: 57.5 out of 60

PSYC 345 LIBERTY UNIVERSITY_Quiz3__Disorders_of_Early_Development PRACTICE MATERIALS 2023.pdf

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