Diagnosing childhood-onset schizophrenia in young children can be difficult because it is not
always possible to differentiate clearly the symptoms of the disorder from normal childhood
experiences.
When present, which of the following symptom(s) of the disorder is(are) least
likely to be experienced by average children?
a. Hallucinations
b. Loose associations
c. Illogical thinking
d. Avolition
e. Delusions
B
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According to Piaget's theory,
A) the disappearance of schemes marks the transition from sensorimotor to preoperational thought. B) environmental, but not genetic, factors can affect the speed with which children move through cognitive stages. C) schemes are built through interaction with adults or more skilled peers. D) two processes account for the change from sensorimotor to representational schemes.
Which of the following is most effective way to treat school refusal behavior?
a. Gradually expose the child to fear-provoking school situations. b. Teach the child techniques for relaxation when confronting fear-provoking situations. c. Reinforce the child for attending school. d. All of the above are effective techniques used together for reducing school refusal behavior.