Child Psychopathology:
Last class
The Future
Final Exam
Friday December 8, 9 – 12:00
GYM
Future Directions
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Short answer: 92 points
Total: 140 points/4 = 35% of Final Grade
EXAM in GYM!