27. Jared is a 12-year old boy. His parents report that since moving to a new sc

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27. Jared is a 12-year old boy. His parents report that since moving to a new school last year, Jared not been himself. Jared has confided in his parents that he constantly worries that something "bad going to happen. He also worries intensely about getting good grades, despite the fact that he has always gotten A's. Jared complains that he is constantly tired and that his body hurts all over. His parents report noticing Jared getting upset and agitated much more easily than he used to, although they acknowledge that he has always been a "perfectionist". What diagnosis would Jared most likely be given? a. Specific Phobia b. Panic Disorder c. Social Anxiety Disorder d. Generalized Anxiety Disorder 28. Stefany is 10 years old. She recently got lost for about an hour while at an amusement park with her family. Following this event, she has begun to display significant anxiety whenever her parents go somewhere without her, often crying intensely, telling them she's worried that they'll get hurt while they are away, and sometimes trying to physically block her parents from leaving. Which of the following strategies would be most effective in reducing Stefany's anxiety over the long-term? Stefany's parents should take her everywhere with them in the hopes that her anxiety will go away on its own. a. b. Stefany parents should constantly reassure her that they will be fine while they are away. c. Stefany's parents should call/text her at regular intervals to let her know they are okay Stefany's parents should gradually get Stefany used to being away from them for increasingly longer intervals of time. d. 29. Luisa is 12 years old and has been having a hard time at school for the past year. She usually refuses to talk to other students at school (and when she does it's with extreme anxiety), has no friends, and has gotten failing grades on several school assignments that had class presentation components. When her father talks to her about these issues, Luisa admits that she's afraid she will embarrass herself in front of the kids at school and that they will think she is weird. Which of the following disorders best represents Luisa's difficulties? a. Social Anxiety Disorder b. Specific Phobia c. Separation Anxiety Disorder d. Generalized Anxiety Disorder 30. Which of the following options is de-emphasized in evidence-based treatment of disruptive disorders? a. The use of positive reinforcement strategies b. Consistent use of discussions with children regarding the rationale for following rules established by their caregivers c. Evaluation of conduct problems utilizing a functional analysis when indicated d. Parental involvement in treatment

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27. Correct Answer - D

Jared has generalized anxiety disorder as there is no specific fear, and he is worrying about many things and fears that something bad would happen.

28. Correct Answer - D

The parents should slowly start separating her for longer periods of time, so that she will get used to it, and it will help her in the long run.

29. Correct Answer - A

She is afraid of being embarrassed in front of others and fears social situations, which is characteristic of social anxiety disorder.

30. Correct Answer - A

Positive reinforcements strategies are not encouraged in evidence based treatments of conduct and oppositional defiance disorder.

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