16 Questions
What term is used to describe the situation where similar outcomes result from different early experiences and pathways?
Equifinality
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for the development of psychological disorders?
Strong self-confidence
What term describes the ability to resist or recover from misfortune?
Resilience
Which of the following is NOT part of the 'protective triad' of resources associated with resilience?
Strength of the government
What term describes various outcomes that can arise from similar beginnings?
Multifinality
Which of the following is a fundamental issue explored in research studies on abnormal child psychology?
Defining normal and abnormal behaviour in children
What distinguishes child and adolescent disorders from adult disorders?
They often involve a failure to show expected developmental progress
What is a common feature of child and adolescent problems when compared to adult problems?
They involve a failure to meet expected developmental milestones
What is one of the objectives of interventions for child and adolescent problems?
To promote further development
In abnormal child psychology, what do researchers aim to identify?
The causes and correlates of abnormal behaviour in children
What are the patterns associated with defining psychological disorders?
Distress, disability, and increased risk for further suffering or harm
In what way does culture influence successful adaptation according to the text?
Culture influences successful adaptation in conjunction with ethnicity
What are the characteristics that abnormal child psychology considers?
Degree of maladaptive behavior, meeting normal developmental milestones, knowledge of developmental tasks
What does competence refer to in the context of child psychology?
Successful adaptation in the environment influenced by culture and ethnicity
What is the term used to describe the sequence and timing of particular behaviors in child development?
Developmental pathways
Which factors are considered when assessing if a behavior is abnormal or not?
Degree of maladaptive behavior, meeting normal developmental milestones, cultural influences
Explore the concepts of multifinality and equifinality in developmental pathways, as well as the roles of risk and protective factors in child development. Learn about how different early experiences can lead to similar outcomes or how similar beginnings can result in various outcomes.
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