Child Psychopathology: Last class

The Future

Final Exam

Monday December 6, BAC 236

2:00 to 5:00

Future Directions Multidisciplinary assessment and intervention Empirically-based clinical practice Least restrictive alternative for children Children’s rights to shelter, education, protection,

not be exploited, and receive effective treatment Legislation: Social policies will support children

and families, protect children’s rights during family disruptions, provide good education,and deal fairly with young offenders

Developmental Psychopathology

In research and practice, there will be an increasing interdependence between developmental and clinical research

The “abnormal” “normal” dichotomy in children will blur; instead, common processes will be examined

Prevention will become critical if it can be shown to be cost-effective

Generic Diagnoses

Objective listing of potential symptoms, especially those that are unique

The symptoms are causing problems Age of onset Duration/ intensity Rule out other disorders or medical

conditions

Final Exam

Multiple Choice and Short Answer format similar to quizzes (note: students did equally well on both test formats)

Overemphasis on new material 48 MC, 1 point each

– Chapters 14, 13, & 12: 8 questions/chapter– Chapters 6,5,11,10,9,8,7,4: 3 questions/chapter– Note: No MC questions on Chapters 1 & 2

Short answer: 92 points Total: 140 points/4 = 35% of Final Grade

EXAM in BAC!

(DO NOT GO TO GYM).