HDE AI generated cards

What is the purpose of the APA Ethics Code?

It provides a common set of principles and standards for psychologists to build their professional and scientific work.

What does 'assent' mean in the context of treatment or research?

An agreement to participate in treatment or research by a person unable to give consent due to age or cognitive ability.

Define 'comorbidity'.

The presence of two or more disorders in the same individual.

What is meant by 'competence' in mental health care?

The education, training, and professional experience that mental health professionals use to deliver evidence-based services.

What is 'confidentiality' in therapy?

The expectation that information provided during treatment will not be disclosed to others without consent.

What is the distinction between 'consent' and 'assent'?

Consent is a person's informed decision to participate, while assent refers to agreement from someone who cannot provide full consent.

What does the DSM-5 stand for and what is its purpose?

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition; it serves as a comprehensive guide for diagnosing mental disorders.

What are 'protective factors' in child development?

Influences that help mitigate risks and promote adaptive functioning in children.

Explain the term 'multifinality'.

The phenomenon where children with similar early experiences show different social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes.

What is the purpose of the 'Dodo verdict' in psychotherapy?

It suggests that no single form of psychotherapy is universally superior to others.

What is 'adaptive behavior'?

Thoughts, feelings, and actions allowing children to develop social competence and meet environmental demands.

Define 'empathy' in child development.

The ability to take the perspective of another person to understand their thoughts, intentions, and feelings.

What are 'psychotropic medications'?

Prescription drugs used to treat psychological disorders like anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia.

What characterizes 'autism spectrum disorder (ASD)'?

Persistence of deficits in social communication and the presence of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior.

Define 'early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI)'.

A behavioral treatment for ASD utilizing intensive direct instruction to teach social communication and language skills.

What is the role of 'joint attention' in child development?

The ability to share attention with a caregiver on a single object or event, crucial for social communication.

What does 'scaffolding' refer to in educational contexts?

Support provided to help children learn new skills as they interact with their environment.