PSYU3339 Complete Overview Flashcards

Preparation for Final Exam (267 cards)

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Fill in the blank: _____ is a chemical process where methyl groups are added to cytosine bases in DNA.

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DNA methylation

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What are some reasons children are vulnerable to sexual abuse?

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  • Powerless
  • Uniformed children trust all adults
  • Incapable of assessing adult motives
  • Taught to obey adults
  • Curious about their own bodies
  • Deprived of information about sexuality
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What recommendation was accepted in NSW regarding persistent child sexual abuse?

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A maximum life sentence for ‘persistent’ child sexual abuse.

This reflects a serious stance on the issue of child protection.

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What parental behaviors are linked to less problematic social media use in children?

A) Mediation
B) Unlimited Access
C) Autonomous Monitoring
D) A and C
E) B and A
F) No Monitoring

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D. Mediation and monitoring in an autonomy-supportive way.

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We know from Hastings et al. (2000) and Caprara et al. (2020) that prosocialness reduces occurance of aggression but what was the other primary finding.

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Prosocialness also reduced the severity of aggression when it does occur.

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What is the catharsis hypothesis in Drive Theory?

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The catharsis hypothesis suggests that expressing aggression can reduce aggressive feelings.

This concept, associated with Freud, proposes a release of pent-up aggression through expression.

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Please match the factor-analytical principles to the correct parenting style:

  1. Low warmth, high control
  2. High warmth, low control
  3. Low warmth, low control
  4. High warmth, high control
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Autoritarian
Permissive
Neglectful
Authoritative

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What is intergenerational transmission of abuse?

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The phenomenon where individuals who were maltreated as children may go on to abuse their own children

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Child sex abuse can present in various ways. The below statistics relate to reported penetrative and nonpenetrtaive CSA in male children.

Firstly which statistic belongs to which abuse type and are there any negative implications from this data?

a) 1.4-7.5%
b) 5.2-12.0%

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  • Penetrative Abuse: 1.4-7.5%
  • Non-Penetrative Abuse: 5.2-12.0%

Whilst there are no inherently negative implications of having this data available. It’s important to note the varying seriousness that society places on sexual abuse and asssult. With a larger percentage of both CSA and adult Sexual assuly victims experiencing non penetrative abuse, the notion that it is less serious must be erraticated.

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What are the three basic stages of Kohlberg’s moral reasoning?

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  • Pre-conventional morality
  • Conventional morality
  • Post-conventional morality

Each stage represents different ways of understanding morality.

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What are common psychological consequences of child abuse?

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Increased likelihood of psychological problems, including PTSD

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5 years later…

What did the study by Farr et al. (2017) reveal about children’s toy play?

What does this mean?

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A child’s toy play in early childhood strongly predicted their gender nonconformity five years later.

Implies that what a child is taught is okay and normal will have a greater effect on their gender identity as the develop.

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What is the significance of the Mary Ellen Case?

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Highlighted the lack of legal protection for children from abuse within the home

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What does the term ‘Qin’ refer to in the context of parenting?

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Closeness to parents and a general sense of togetherness and harmony

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What does research suggest about family relationship quality?

What is the Study?

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Quality of relationships has a stronger effect on child outcomes than family type.

Goldberg & Carlson, 2014.

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What percentage of victims delay disclosure of abuse until adulthood?

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60-70% of victims delay disclosure until adulthood.

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What is the impact of authoritative parenting on children’s social skills?

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Associated with socially skilled behavioral patterns.

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What is the impact of parental monitoring on adolescent vaping?

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Serves as a preventive measure for adolescent vaping and tobacco-related behaviors

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Define Attachment Theory.

What is the study?

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Attachment theory is concerned with the bond between children and caregivers, characterized by specific behaviors from children when separated from their caregivers.

Bowlby, 1969.

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What are the 6 participant roles in bullying?

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  • Bully
  • Reinforcer of the bully
  • Assistant of the bully
  • Victim
  • Defender of the victim
  • Outsider

Understanding these roles is crucial for addressing and mitigating bullying behavior.

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True or False: There are significant differences in adjustment between children living with same-sex and opposite-sex families.

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False

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What is the importance of consistency in disciplinary practices?

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Consistency helps reinforce the link between behavior and consequences, promoting self-regulation.

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Two children Emma (5) and Mia (10) are asked which example is naughtier:

  1. Paul was stealing a biscuit from the cookie jar when he broke a cup and saucer
  2. Peter was sweeping out the kitchen when he knocked over a tray and broke 15 cups and saucers

Emma answers that Peter is naughtier as he broke more cups and saucers but Mia answers that Paul is naughtier because he was stealing and his intention is more importnat than the outcome.

What theory of Moral development does this align with

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Piaget’s Theory

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What were the three conditions in Suomi and Harlow’s (1978) research on monkeys?

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  • Mother-only condition
  • Peers only condition
  • Total Isolation
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What are the effects of poor quality friends on adolescents?
Associated with deviancy training and higher levels of social bullying.
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# think of 3 aspects (c,e,s) What is the role of fathers in child development according to recent research? ## Footnote What is this study? Papa
Fathers play a crucial and unique role in the emotional, cognitive, and social development of their children. Attatchement Style is also heavily influenced by the father. ## Footnote Paquette et al., 2013 emphasizes the need for more focus on father involvement.
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What is a significant risk factor for child abuse?
* Alcohol and drugs * Emotionally insecure parents * Authoritarian parenting styles * Low parent:child ratio
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What does full disclosure correlate with in parent-adolescent relationships?
Better relationships with parents and less depression
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What does the term 'gender nonconformity' refer to?
How much a child deviates from traditional gender roles.
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# AIHW provided the following data what are the implications of this: Infants under 1 are more likely than any other age group to be maltreated (14 in 1000)
The implicationsof this findings reiterate that child abuse requires a power imbalance and the greater that is the more likley absue is to occur. Children are vunerable and dependant.
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What are some challenges faced by parents of transgender children? | CHIPPD
C – Changing views on gender identity H – Hard to identify transgender children I – Impact views are divergent P – Parenting challenges P – Problems in schools D – Data is limited (Limited research) ## Footnote Research on transgender parenting is evolving and highlights the complexities involved.
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Define 'control' in the context of parenting.
The extent to which parents set boundaries, rules, and expectations for their children
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What is a common outcome for children after child protection cases are closed?
More than a 1/3 of kids are back to where they started within a year
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What is co-rumination?
Extensively discussing and revisiting problems, speculating on problems, and focusing on negative feelings.
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True or False: All children exposed to bullying will experience significant distress.
False ## Footnote While many children may suffer from bullying, not all will experience severe psychological distress.
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What is **epigenetics**? A. The study of mutations that change the DNA sequence. B. The process of natural selection acting on genetic variation. C. The study of how environmental factors influence gene expression without altering the DNA sequence. D. The inheritance of physical traits through dominant and recessive alleles.
C. The study of how environmental factors influence gene expression without altering the DNA sequence.
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What percentage of parents with 3-4 year olds use corporal punishment?
94% ## Footnote This indicates a high incidence of corporal punishment among parents of toddlers.
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What is the purpose of home visitor programs?
To improve family well-being and reduce child mistreatment
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# What term denotes the following definition? *"The belief in one's ability to manage tasks and achieve goals."*
Self-Efficacy Beliefs
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What are the strongest risk factors for CSA victimization according to Assink et al. (2019)?
* Prior CSA victimization of the child and/or siblings * Prior victimization other than child abuse * Concurrent forms of child abuse in the home * Parental history of child abuse victimization
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What are the four attachment styles identified by Ainsworth?
* Secure Attachment (Type B) * Insecure Avoidant (Type A) * Insecure Ambivalent/Resistant (Type C) * Disorganized (fearful attachment) ## Footnote Each style reflects different caregiver behaviors and child responses.
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What is a teratogen?
Any agent that causes a birth defect.
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Fill in the blank: Peer acceptance is a measure of a person's _______ in the eyes of peers.
likability
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What is the definition of bullying?
* Intent * Repetition * Power * Sub-component of aggression ## Footnote Bullying is characterized by intentional harm, repeated over time, and involves an imbalance of power.
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May et al. (2013) focused on what area of uterine child development?
FASD
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True or False: Prenatal exposure to maternal anxiety/depression accounts for a significant variance in children's emotional outcomes.
True
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What are some health conditions associated with the FOAD Hypothesis?
* Coronary Heart Disease * Obesity * Hypertension * Diabetes * Metabolic Syndrome
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Piaget's Theory Kohlberg's Theory Social Domain Theory Are all theories of what
The Development of Moral Reasoning
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What does data suggest about Black parents compared to White parents regarding physical punishment?
Black parents are more likely to use physical PCA. ## Footnote Access to culturally appropriate parenting awareness and programs is crucial for understanding these differences.
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What does Baumrind state about a blanket injunction against spanking?
It cannot be supported scientifically. ## Footnote Baumrind's research highlights the lack of scientific basis for a blanket ban on spanking.
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What is psychological abuse?
Behavior of a parent or caregiver that damages the confidence and self-esteem of a child, resulting in serious emotional deprivation or trauma
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What are the two main types of aggression?
* Hostile * Instrumental ## Footnote Hostile aggression is driven by anger, while instrumental aggression is motivated by achieving a goal.
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What are the emotional responses parents might have to their child being diagnosed with FASD?
* Relief for having an answer * Guilt for their potential role in the condition
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Which of the following is not a recognised psychological theory of aggression? A. Trait Theory B. General Aggression Model (GAM) C. Social Cognitive Theory D. Attachment Theory E. Ethological Theory F. Drive Theory G. Information Processing Model (IP)
D. Attatchment Theory
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What is cyberbullying?
Bullying through digital platforms such as email, chat rooms, social media, and SMS. ## Footnote Although concerns about cyberbullying are growing, research indicates it has a lower prevalence compared to traditional bullying types.
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Bowlby (1969) developed what theory of development?
Attatchment Theory
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Popova et al. (2017) estimated that 1 in how many women consuming alcohol during pregnancy would deliver a child with FASD?
67
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What is the Abuse Dichotomy experienced by victims?
The victim feels either 'I am bad' or 'the abuser is bad', leading to feelings of self-blame.
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What parenting factors support prosociality?
Warm and affectionate parenting, balancing nurturance with firm standards.
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What is an **evocative gene-environment correlation**?
An evocative gene-environment correlation happens when an individual’s genetic traits elicit specific responses from their environment.
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What are the motivations for prosocial behaviour?
Can include: * Seeking approval * Fear of punishment * Reciprocity * Internal reward
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What study hypothesised that 'Violence breeds violence'? a) Curtis 1963 b) Carlton 1972 c) Milsen 2006 d) Rogers 2017
A. Curtis 1963
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Define corporal punishment.
The use of physical force with the intention of causing a child pain but not injury for correction or control. ## Footnote Prohibited in many countries due to its harmful effects.
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# Fill in the blank: Children with a naturally more ___ or inhibited temperament may develop stronger moral self- regulation due to increased ____ to guilt and emotional consequences. (Kochanska et al., 2002)
fearful and sensitivity
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Define 'warmth' in the context of parenting.
Emotional support, affection, and responsiveness a parent offers
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What is the **Fetal Programming Hypothesis**?
The Fetal Programming Hypothesis suggests that diseases originate through adaptations the fetus makes in response to intrauterine conditions.
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What was the outcome of the school-based intervention (CEPIDEA) by Caprara et al. (2014)? A.Increased prosociality and decreased aggresion B. Increased student compliance through punitive discipline C. Reduced emotional intelligence but improved test performance D. Greater teacher authority and reduced student autonomy E. Decreased classroom cooperation due to focus on individual performance
A. Increased prosociality and decreased aggression.
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What is source misattribution in the context of children's memory?
The confusion between imagined events and real memories, leading children to 'remember' fake events.
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What does evidence such as Bolan 2001 suggest about the role overprotective parents play in children developing 'victim schema'?
Overprotective parents may create highly dependent children who view themselves as incapable and victims. Likely increasing likelihood of CSA.
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What is the role of active bystanders in bullying situations?
* Help the Victim (defender) * Help the bully (aggressively) ## Footnote Active bystanders can significantly influence the dynamics of bullying by intervening positively or negatively.
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True or False: Boys show more empathy and social competence than girls.
False.
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What factors are associated with disclosure and non-disclosure in adolescents? | FAP
* Anticipated parental disapproval * Personal nondisclosure * Full disclosure associations with better relationships
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What new offences were introduced in NSW related to child abuse? | *Other People involved not just victim and perp*
Offences for failure to report or protect against child abuse. ## Footnote This measure aims to enhance accountability in child protection.
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What happens when children resolve conflicts themselves according to Cognitive-Developmental Theory? | *Perception*
They are forced into perceiving other emotions, feelings, desires, and thoughts.
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What percentage of US parents use spanking on children 17 years and younger?
74% ## Footnote This statistic reflects the prevalence of spanking among parents in the United States.
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What is a peer?
One that is of equal standing with another.
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What percentage of child abuse cases in Australia involve emotional abuse? a) 62% b) 17% c) 91% d) 57%
57%
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List the three components of the **Biopsychosocial Model**.
* Biological factors * Psychological factors * Social factors
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What was a significant finding regarding authoritative parenting among Asian American adolescents?
No significant relationship was found between parenting style and school performance
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What is the diffusion of responsibility?
A phenomenon where individuals feel less compelled to act when others are present.
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What feelings might a child experience upon receiving an FASD diagnosis?
* Anxiety * Negative emotions regarding social isolation * Embarrassment
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Which of the following is not one of the main diagnostic categories under Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)? A. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) B. Alcohol-Related Birth Defects (ARBD) C. Alcohol-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction (AICD) D. Partial Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (pFAS) E. Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND)
C. Alcohol-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction (AICD)
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What is the definition of Family
Family 2 or more person related through birth, marriage adoption or choice. They have emotional ties and responsibility to each other.
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What is 'Sextortion'?
A form of online blackmail where someone tricks you into sending your sexual images and then threatens to send them unless their demands are met.
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What is the impact of cross-examination on children's reports according to Zajac and Hayne (2003)?
Cross-examination led to an overall reduction in the accuracy of children's reports; 85% changed their responses.
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What are some long-term benefits of prosocial behaviour?
* Greater peer acceptance * High academic achievement
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What is the recommended approach for clinicians working with at-risk pregnancies?
* Maintain a non-judgmental stance * Recognize a range of emotions experienced by families
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What constitutes sexual abuse of a child?
Involves a child in a sexual activity by using power over them or taking advantage of their trust
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# Social Cognitive Theory – Self-Regulatory Control (Bandura, 1986) What are the key components of self-regulatory control in Social Cognitive Theory, and how do parents influence children’s development?
INFLUENCES (B) **Modeling** – Child imitates observed parent behaviour **Enactive** **Experience** – Parent’s evaluation of child behaviour (reward/punishment) **Direct** **Tuition** – Verbal instruction or rules given by parent REGULATORS (P) **Social sanctions** (external consequences) **Self-sanctions **(internalised standards) **Self-efficacy beliefs** (confidence in ability to act)
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According to Baumrind’s typology, which parenting style combines high warmth with high control? A. Authoritarian B. Permissive C. Authoritative D. Neglectful
C. Authoritative Authoritative parents provide emotional support while maintaining rules and expectations, promoting healthy development.
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What are the psychological outcomes of peer victimisation?
* Depression * Anxiety * Low Self-esteem * Acting out * School refusal * Loneliness * Suicidal Ideation ## Footnote Not all children experience these outcomes equally, as individual responses to victimization vary.
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What structured interventions can enhance prosocial behaviour?
Integrating mindfulness, emotional regulation, and value alignment.
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According to Hildyard and Wolfe, (2007): Neglectful mothers were less able to reocgnise what?
Neglectful motehrs were less able to recognise emotions in their children and more likley to experience and msiindetify shame and sadness.
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What are the components of morality? Cognitive Affective Behavioural
1. Moral Reasoning 2. Moral Self-evaluation 3. Resistance to deviation ## Footnote These components represent the different aspects of moral understanding and behavior.
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What is the significance of understanding the disclosure process in parenting?
Influences the development of self, identity, and moral agency
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List the mechanisms of **epigenetic regulation**.
* DNA methylation * Histone modifications * Non-coding RNAs
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What does 'Brain Overclaim Syndrome' refer to?
A cognitive bias where people accept explanations that include neuroscientific language even if irrelevant ## Footnote This bias can affect perceptions of psychological phenomena.
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What does Group Socialisation Theory argue about peer influence on development? A. Parental influence is the primary determinant of personality development. B. Peer groups have little long-term impact on a child's social behaviour. C. Peer influence is the dominant factor shaping personality, language, and behaviour outside the home. D. Social norms are biologically inherited rather than learned through interaction.
C. Peers have more influence than parents on social development from ages 2-12.
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The following factors influence what? * Uniform effects * Contribution of family support * Severity of abuse * Context of abuse * Interpretation of abuse * Coping with the abuse
The impact/effect of CSA on an individual
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How does **environmental influence** affect epigenetic modifications?
External factors such as diet, stress, and toxins can trigger epigenetic changes, affecting gene expression and health outcomes.
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True or False: Spanking ensures children will behave correctly when adults are present.
False ## Footnote Children may only behave when supervised but not internalize the reasons for their actions.
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What did Darley & Latane (1968) discover about the bystander effect?
The presence of passive others reduces the likelihood of helping.
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True or False: Children can differentiate moral transgressions from social conventional ones by 4 years of age.
True ## Footnote This ability is crucial for understanding the nature of wrongdoing.
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What is the prevalence of Sexual Abuse according to Matthews et al (2023)? 32.0% 28.5% 30.9% 8.9% 39.6%
28.5%
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What is the relationship between appearance comparisons and mental health?
Appearance comparisons predict all aspects of mental health, with stronger associations for women than men.
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What is a Child Concern Report?
Indication that a child is at risk. If completed will lead to an investigation
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What were the findings of the Amsterdam Sexual Abuse Case (ASAC)?
A day-care centre employee abused 87 children. A clear symptom pattern was lacking, and around 1/2 of the confirmed severe victims displayed no psychosocial problems.
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What does MACR stand for?
Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility ## Footnote MACR is the age below which a child is presumed not to be capable of committing a crime.
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What is moral disengagement in the context of bullying?
* Moral Justification * Euphemistic Language * Advantageous Comparison * Displacement of responsibility * Diffusion of responsibility * Distorting the consequence of action * Dehumanisation * Attribution of blame ## Footnote Moral disengagement allows individuals to engage in harmful behaviors without feeling guilt or remorse.
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What is an example of a **neuropsychobiological factor** in child and adolescent ill-health? | Think prenatal
Prenatal stress and poor maternal nutrition.
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What impact does mindfulness in preschoolers have on behaviour? A) Helps keep them calm B) Reduces anxiety surrounding social situations C) Increases sharing and social competence D) Increases likeability and sharing
C. Increases sharing and social competence.
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What did Flook et al. (2015) find regarding SEL and mindfulness?
Increased empathy and decreased depression.
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What are common outcomes for children with FASD?
* Lower IQ scores * Higher incidences of internalising and externalising symptoms * Executive functioning problems
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What role does inductive reasoning play in prosocial development?
Early inductive reasoning is key to promoting prosocial behaviour.
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# Ps not Ps What is the Nurture Assumption proposed by Harris? ## Footnote What years
Parental behaviors have little effect on psychological characteristics that children will have as adults; peer groups and genetics are the primary environmental influence. ## Footnote Harris, 1995, 1998.
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What did the VGUG study find about younger children's (3-4) recall accuracy?
Younger children (3-4 years) recalled less correct information than older children, but still provided more correct than incorrect information.
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How does parental harshness relate to children's aggression across ethnic groups?
Positively related, but varies in strength ## Footnote The relationship is influenced by ethnic group differences.
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What are the components of aggression as defined in the text?
* Behaviour * Attitudinal (hostility) * Emotional arousal (anger) * Assertiveness ## Footnote These components help differentiate between various forms of aggression.
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What findings were reported regarding pressured information management by mothers?
Associated with depression and anxiety for girls; stress for boys
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What is the primary role of the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) in child protection? A. To provide therapy services to children in foster care B. To allocate funding to schools and early learning centres C. To investigate concerns about a child's welfare and assess risk of significant harm D. To represent children in court proceedings
C. To investigate concerns about a child's welfare and assess risk of significant harm
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True or False: Parental warmth is insignificant when considering openness and self-efficacy in disclosure.
True ## Footnote Parental warmth was associated with greater disclosure but insignificant when openness and self-efficacy were considered.
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What are the negative side effects of physical punishment?
* Increased aggression * Anxiety * Poor parent-child relationships * Behavioral problems in the future ## Footnote Physical punishment is widely discouraged in modern parenting.
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# Match the stage to its example: from Kohlberg's Theory 1. Pre-conventional morality 2. Conventional morality 3. Post-conventional morality a) Fear of punishment or desire for gain b) Internalisation of personal moral principles c) Right and wrong are defined by morality and maintaining social order | Moral Development
1 and A 2 and C 3 and B
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What does the 2020 APA Resolution on Physical Discipline of Children state?
Physical discipline doesn't improve behaviour and leads to problems ## Footnote This conclusion is supported by strong research evidence.
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List the three measured factors in the Criminal Decision-Making Questionnaire (CDMQ). | PRooF
* Future consequences * Risk perception * Peer influence ## Footnote These factors help assess how adolescents make decisions regarding criminal behavior.
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What are cliques in early adolescence?
Small groups of 4-8 same-sex children with similar preferences and values.
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What contributes to a child's likelihood of being a victim?
* Physical Weakness * Behavioural Reaction (Passive/Proactive) * Low self-regard * Anxiety ## Footnote Vulnerable children, often anxious or self-doubting, are more frequently targeted by bullies.
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What are the 3 key distinctions in Attribution Theory?
* Internal vs External Attributions * Stable vs Unstable Attributions * Controllable vs Uncontrollable Attributions ## Footnote These distinctions affect how children interpret their successes and failures.
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What is the relationship between maternal warmth, sympathy, and prosocial behaviour?
Maternal warmth and sympathy predict higher levels of prosocial behaviour.
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At what stage of prenatal development do major organs and body systems begin to form? A. Germinal Period B. Zygote Stage C. Embryonic Period D. Fetal Period
C. Embryonic Period
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What are some goals of disciplining children?
To teach appropriate behavior and instill values. ## Footnote Consideration of whether these goals can be achieved through non-physical means is important.
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What are the two types of rules in Social Domain Theory?
* Moral rules * Social-conventional rules ## Footnote Moral rules pertain to basic rights, while social-conventional rules relate to societal norms.
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What is the dark side of friendship?
Adolescents' proneness to moral disengagement is associated with increased social bullying.
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What is a common trend regarding teens and social media usage since 2014? a) teens have used social media at a consistent rate but the form of media has transitioned from long to short form b) teens who report 'never' being online has reduced but only by 13% c) teens who reported being 'constantly' online has doubled d) teens hwho report using social media for creative purposes rather than connection purposes has almsot doubled
c. Since 2014, the amount of teens who say they are 'almost constantly' online has doubled.
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What is the main finding of the study by Wagland & Bussey regarding children's understanding of criminal conduct?
All age groups rated criminal conduct as more serious than childish mischief ## Footnote This indicates a developmental awareness of moral seriousness. However, there were developmental differences.
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What does Social Cognitive Theory emphasise?
Self-regulatory control in the exercise of human agency.
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What is the reported range of parents using physical punishment on children in Australia?
Between 28% and 72.1% ## Footnote The wide range reflects differing survey results and methodologies.
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What opportunities does the peer group provide children?
* Learn to make new friends * Practice rules of reciprocity * Learn to express certain behaviours in socially acceptable ways
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What are ROSH reports?
Risk of Significant Harm Reports
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True or False: Prosocialness may protect against aggressive development.
True.
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What is problematic interactive media use (PIMU)?
Development of PIMU frequently associated with receiving a new device, early exposure to interactive media, or significant life changes.
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What is helicopter parenting characterised by?
Parents who hover over their teens, overly focused on their successes and failures
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Fill in the blank: A parent’s _______ and their ability to engage in a personal, understanding relationship with their child is crucial.
warmth
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What are the 4 main parenting styles and 2 factor-analytical principles associated with Baumrind's Typology?
Authoritarian, Authoritative, Permissive/Indulgent and Neglectful Warmth/Love and Control
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What is the Olweus Program designed for?
It is a comprehensive intervention program that operates at community, school, classroom, and individual levels. ## Footnote This program aims to reduce bullying through structured approaches and support systems.
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What are the differences in the 2 main components of the KiVa program? Universal and Indicated
* Universal - Lessons given by classroom teacher * Indicated - Dollow a bully incident ## Footnote The KiVa program includes universal lessons for all students and indicated actions for addressing specific bullying incidents.
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True or False: Emotional abuse is the most common form of child maltreatment in Australia.
True
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Define chronic neglect.
Persistently over time, includes failure to provide basic needs and supervision appropriate to the child's age
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# The findings Bussey et al. (2019) suggest what about moral disengagemnet positive relationship between moral disengagement and bullying (r =.30) positive relationship between moral disengagement and victimization (r = .09) negative relationship between moral disengagement and defending (r = -.15)
MD is positively related to bullies and aggressive defending styles in bystanders
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What are the three main focuses of early intervention?
* Enhancing educational readiness * Improving child health * Supporting parents
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Prenatal exposure to maternal anxiety and depression may account for 10–15% of the variance in children's: A. Birth weight and physical development B. Genetic predispositions C. Emotional and behavioural difficulties D. Cognitive abilities only
C. Emotional and behavioural difficulties
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What does Social Cognitive Theory emphasise in peer interactions?
Models, similarity, social sanctions, self-regulation, and self-efficacy.
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What effect does physical discipline have on European American children?
Increased externalizing problems ## Footnote The experience of physical discipline has a negative impact on behaviour.
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True or False: Authoritarian parenting practices have the same outcomes across all cultures.
False ## Footnote Authoritarian practices do not lead to the same outcomes in African-American or Chinese-American families.
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Define **neuropsychobiology**.
Neuropsychobiology is the nexus between neurological, psychological, and biological influences on development.
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True or False: A significant barrier to truthful testimony from children is Cross-examination. Which often leads to suggestive questioning, which can reduce the accuracy of children's reports.
True
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What is the risk of PTSD for child victims of physical and sexual abuse?
1/4-1/2 of child victims develop PTSD.
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What are the three emotional concepts linked to prosocial behaviour? | PES
* Empathy * Sympathy * Personal distress
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What is the impact of peer pressure on adolescents' decision-making?
It significantly lowers resistance to risky behavior ## Footnote Adolescents are particularly susceptible to peer influence.
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Give an example of **passive gene-environment correlation**. | Music
A child of musically talented parents inherits genes for musical ability and is raised in a home filled with music.
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What is a **passive gene-environment correlation**? A. When biological parents provide both genes and an environment that aligns with those genes. B. When a child’s genetically influenced traits elicit specific responses from the environment. C. When an individual actively seeks environments that match their genetic predispositions. D. When environmental influences override genetic contributions to behaviour.
A. When biological parents provide both genes and an environment that aligns with those genes.
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What are some negative outcomes of physical discipline according to the APA resolution? | BAE
* Emotional problems * Behavioral problems * Academic problems ## Footnote These outcomes persist even when considering race, gender, and socioeconomic status.
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What are the 6 different family types ? | BENGCS
* Nuclear family * Gender diverse (2 parent) * Extended * Single-parent * Co-parent * Blended ## Footnote These family types highlight the diversity in family structures and their importance in child development.
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# gender preference and behaviour What are the findings of the study on transgender children's development by Fast & Olson (2018)?
Transgender children who had socially transitioned showed no significant differences in gender preference, behaviour, or beliefs compared to controls. ## Footnote This suggests a normalisation of gender identity among socially transitioned transgender children.
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What does the acronym FOAD stand for?
Fetal Origins of Adult Disease Hypothesis
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What is the Maternal Sensitivity Hypothesis?
The sensitivity a caregiver demonstrates towards a child determines the style of attachment that is developed. ## Footnote This hypothesis emphasizes the importance of responsive caregiving.
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Which of the following correctly lists the 5 stages of prenatal development in order? A. Zygote → Germinal → Conception → Embryonic → Fetal B. Conception → Germinal → Embryonic → Fetal → Birth C. Conception → Zygote → Germinal Period → Embryonic Period → Fetal Period D. Conception → Zygote → Embryo → Foetus → Infant
C. Conception → Zygote → Germinal Period → Embryonic Period → Fetal Period
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What is the significance of the Heinz Dilemma in Kohlberg's theory?
Used to study moral reasoning ## Footnote It presents a moral conflict that helps assess moral development.
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What does the Right to Know (RTK) concept indicate about adolescents' beliefs?
Adolescents believe parents have the least RTK about romantic activities
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What educational approach can foster both academic and emotional development?
Curricula for caring.
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What are some psychological implications of lack of disclosure in adolescents?
* Increased likelihood of mental health problems * Higher risk of eating disorders * Body image problems
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What are the effects of domestic violence categorised as in relation to child abuse? Why does this matter?
Emotional abuse Can reduce the perceived seriousness of what is happening.
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What are the motivational factors in Social Cognitive Theory?
* Social sanctions * Self sanctions * Self-efficacy beliefs ## Footnote These factors influence a child's self-regulatory processes.
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At what age do children begin to exhibit prosocial behaviour when rewarded? a) 4 b) 6 c) 12 d) 7
7 years.
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What are the stages of the Summits Model of the disclosure process?
* Secrecy * Helplessness * Entrapment and Accommodation * Delayed, conflicted and Unconvincing disclosure * Retraction
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What is victim-centred reasoning?
Encourages children to imagine themselves in another's place, fostering empathy and prosocialness. | Also known as Inductive reasoning
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True or False: A passive bystander is a bystander who becomes involved, however, the way in which they do this often benefits the bully not the victim.
False. A passive bystander does nothing. The above description is of an Active Aggressive Bystander
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What is physical abuse?
A **non-accidental **injury or pattern of injuries to a child caused by a parent, caregiver, or any other person
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List the categories of peer acceptance. | CRAPiN
* Popular children * Rejected children * Neglected children * Controversial children * Average-status children
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What is the difference between moral behaviour and prosocial behaviour?
Moral behaviour is about inhibiting negative actions, while prosocial behaviour involves proactive helping behaviours.
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What is the significance of parental influences on children's peer social ability?
Secure attachments can foster or inhibit peer social ability.
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What is the role of parental monitoring in peer relationships?
Indirect monitoring is associated with greater likeability by peers.
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What methodological issues are associated with research on physical punishment? ## Footnote VSCO-R
* Varied definitions * Retrospective reports * Spanking preceding negative behavior * Co-effects of parenting behavior ## Footnote These issues complicate the interpretation of research findings.
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Hoffman (2008) coined what term regarding consideration of victim thought and feelings.
Inductive Reasoning
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What effect does strict control have on prosocial behaviour?
Negatively associated with prosocial behaviour.
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What is the definition of aggression?
Aggression involves intent and subjective social labeling. ## Footnote Aggression is a complex behavior characterized by the intention to cause harm or injury to another individual.
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Child sexual abuse is recognised under Australian law as a _______ offence, carrying serious legal and protective implications. A. disciplinary B. civil C. criminal D. familial
C. criminal
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What is prosocial behaviour?
Intended to benefit others, includes helping, sharing, comforting. ## Footnote Prosocial behaviour can be considered moral behaviour, but it involves a unique type of self-denial in the interest of a needy other.
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# 4 things we acquire...BBMV What is socialisation?
The process by which children acquire the beliefs, motives, values, and behaviors deemed significant and appropriate by older members of their society.
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What theory suggests the following about children's conflict resolution? Children develop unilateral respect for adult authority, turning to adults to settle disputes.
Cognitive-Developmental Theory
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What is Cognitive-Developmental Theory?
A theory that describes age-based moral reasoning progression.
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What does Elizabeth Gershoff, PhD, suggest about the effectiveness of hitting children?
Hitting does not teach right from wrong ## Footnote Gershoff's research indicates that spanking does not lead to internalization of moral behavior.
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What research has established about children's memory in forensic settings?
Research shows that children's recall of personal events is reliable, although younger children are more suggestible.
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What are **gene-environment interactions**?
Gene-environment interactions refer to the dynamic interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental influences that affect psychological outcomes.
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What role does parental monitoring play in adolescent cyber aggression?
Parental monitoring affects adolescent behaviour in cyber aggression scenarios
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What is the Sociocognitive Interview Protocol?
An interview framework that encourages unconstrained narratives to elicit more accurate information from children.
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What does Ethological Theory suggest about attachment bonds? | Social Responsiveness
Attachment bonds have evolved as they help infants develop social responsiveness.
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What is the age range for doli incapax in Australia?
10-14 years ## Footnote This legal principle indicates that children in this age range cannot be held criminally responsible due to a lack of mens rea.
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What is the significance of secure attachment in parent-child relationships?
Promotes positive peer relations.
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# What Framework is this: A theory that emphasizes four concepts: Interaction, Potential Offender, Suitable Target, and Capable Guardianship.
Routine Activities Framework
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What are the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure?
* Increased risk of FASD * Low average mental development * Sluggish newborns
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What was the effect of physical discipline on European American children compared to African American children?
Increased externalizing problems in European American children, no effect on African American children. ## Footnote These findings highlight the importance of considering racial and cultural contexts in studies of discipline.
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List the types of self-efficacy identified across cultures.
* Pragmatic efficacy * Relational efficacy * Value-laden efficacy
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What does CAN stand for?
Child Abuse and Neglect
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# Fill in the blank 14.8% of parents endorsed smacking their child ___
with an object ## Footnote This includes items such as spoons or belts.
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What is the definition of neglect in the context of child abuse?
Continued failure by a parent or caregiver to provide a child with the basic things needed for proper growth and development
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Our current legal system often does not support children returning to dysfunctional family environemnt. What is the primary limitation related to MACR that causes this?
A Guilty Plea is necessary to refer a young person to a divisonary program and this is incredibly hard to prove under doli incapax.
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# Fill in the blank ___ ____ is concerned with how individuals interpret events and how this relates to their thinking and behavior. Identified ability, effort, task difficulty, and luck as the most important factors affecting attributions for achievement.
Attribution Theory
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During adolescence, how do children act in terms of prosocial behaviour?
Act by moral fairness principles.
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What is a **Cumulative Stress Model**?
A disease-focused approach examining the accumulation of stressors and their impact on health.
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What are the barriers to diagnosing FASD?
* Lack of awareness * Limited training for professionals * Few health professionals ask about alcohol use * Concerns about stigma
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What are the two main types of moral emotions?
* Guilt * Shame ## Footnote These emotions play a significant role in self-evaluation and moral identity.
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# Fill in the blank: The ___ Model explains a disorder as the result of an interaction between a pre-dispositional vulnerability and stress caused by life experiences.
The Diathesis-Stress Model
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What is peer acceptance?
A measure of a person's likability (or dislikability) in the eyes of peers.
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What is the **Biopsychosocial Model of Health**?
The Biopsychosocial Model posits that biological, psychological, and social factors, and their interactions, are critical to understanding a person's medical condition.
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Does cultural acceptance of physical discipline imply its ethical acceptability?
No ## Footnote Cultural condonement does not equate to moral or ethical justification.
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What was the aim of the study involving voiding cystourethrogram fluoroscopy (VGUG)?
To investigate children's memory for a stressful medical procedure.
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What proportion of lawyers used complex language during cross-examination according to Powell et al (2022)? a) 33% b) 22% c) 44% d) 11%
C. 44%. ## Footnote This complexity can hinder children's understanding and responses.
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Who has a mandated duty to report suspected child abuse?
Medical Professionals, School staff, and other relevant authorities
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True or False: Self-disclosure leads to closer relationships.
True.
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What are the four types of abuse recognized?
* Emotional * Physical * Sexual * Neglect
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What was the outcome of the 2016 High Court decision regarding children's criminal responsibility?
Reinforced the requirement of proof beyond reasonable doubt that the child knew their actions were morally wrong ## Footnote This ruling affected the conviction rates of children.
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What is the relationship between child self-disclosure and parental knowledge?
Self-disclosure is positively related to parental knowledge
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What is the interaction of **genes** and **environments** in child development?
Genes and environments interact to influence child development, with gene-environment interactions being more significant than either alone. ## Footnote Moffitt et al. (2006) and Rutter (2007) emphasize this interplay.
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What are the effects of high-quality friends on children?
* Higher levels of self-esteem * Less loneliness * More satisfaction at school
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What does substantiation of notification mean?
Conclusion that there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been, is being, or is likely to be abused, neglected, or harmed
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Fill in the blank: The ability to appreciate the wrongfulness of criminal conduct forms the basis of the _______ legislation in many countries.
MACR ## Footnote This ability is critical for determining criminal responsibility.
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In what court are CSA cases typically heard?
CSA cases are heard in criminal court, while cases with insufficient evidence are heard in Children's court.
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* Role playing * Modelling behaviours * Verbal encouragement * Managing emotional stress are all methods to build what?
Collective Family Efficacy
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What role does the **HPA axis** play in fetal development? | *Whoes hormones?*
The HPA axis mediates the effects of maternal stress hormones on the developing fetus, influencing neural system development.
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What is Battered Child Syndrome?
A term used to describe children who are battered by their parents, identified by pediatricians in the late 1970s
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# Below is what process? Self-observation → Judgment Processes → Self Reaction
Self Regulatory Processes
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# Fill in the blank: Internal vs _______ attributions refer to whether success or failure is attributed to oneself or external factors.
External
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What is the relationship between peer-sponsored misconduct and grade level?
Peaks around 9th grade and decreases by the end of high school.
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# What model of Disclosure is the following example: * Denial * Disclosure (Tentative or Active) * Recant * Reaffirm
Sorenson and Snows Model of Disclosure
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What does the **Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD)** hypothesis state?
The DOHaD hypothesis asserts that environmental stresses during early life influence health and the risk of developing non-communicable diseases throughout an individual's lifespan.
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Despite ROSH establishment, more than 1/3 of children are back to where they started within a year of their case being closed. What does this say about current reporting and intervention protocol in Australia?
Suggests that we have great theoretical frameworks in place, however, they are not effective enough in real life setting.
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According to Baumsteigher (2019) what can reflection-based activities boost?
Empathy and action.
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What is the increase in explicit deepfake imagery since 2019? a) 220% b) 74% c) 32% d) 550%
D.550% Explicit deepfakes have increased on the internet as much as 550% year on year since 2019. ## Footnote Pornographic videos make up 98% of deepfake imagery online.
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72.1% of Queensland parents reported smacking their child ___
with an open hand ## Footnote This statistic comes from a survey of 1218 Queensland parents.
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What is altruism?
Helping at a personal cost. ## Footnote Altruism can be driven by various motivations, not always selfless.
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True or False: Warmth and Control both have positive and negative correlates - A balance between both will impact how a child views their parents and interacts with the world.
True. Hypothesised by Baumrind's Typology
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True or False: Permissive parenting style is associated with the best outcomes in Western cultures
False. The correct answer is Authoritative
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List some methodological issues related to the study of spanking.
* Varied definitions * Retrospective reports * Spanking preceded negative behaviour * Parents who spank less read more and hug their children more (co-effects) ## Footnote These issues complicate the interpretation of data regarding the effects of spanking.
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Fill in the blank: Empathy is a _______ emotional state linked to prosocial and moral behaviours.
shared
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What is the SIP model?
Social Information Processing Model that includes three cognitive processing stages
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What are the negative impacts of social media on children?
* Social isolation * Addiction * Bullying * Misinformation * Correlation to increase in depression and anxiety * Sleep problems
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Provide an example of **evocative gene-environment correlation**. | social child
A naturally outgoing child receives more social engagement and encouragement from teachers and peers.
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What does Trait Theory suggest about aggression?
* Consistency * Stability ## Footnote Trait Theory posits that aggressive behavior is relatively stable across time and situations.
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What does the **Fetal Origins of Adult Disease (FOAD) Hypothesis** propose?
The FOAD Hypothesis proposes that adverse intrauterine environmental exposures affect a fetus' development, increasing the risk of diseases in adult life.
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What are the three different views on corporal punishment?
* Pro-corporal punishment * Anti-corporal punishment * Conditional corporal punishment ## Footnote Each view offers a different perspective on the implications of physical discipline.
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# What attatchment style does the following description match? Exhibits ambivalent behaviour towards his/her caregiver. Not easily comforted by the caregiver and often demonstrates clingy and dependent behaviour towards an attachment figure yet still rejects them in times of interaction. When exploring their environment, displays difficulty in separating from the attachment figure.
Insecure Ambivalent/Resistant (Type C)
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What is collective family efficacy?
The entire family's ability to work together to achieve shared goals and maintain harmony
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What is Child Sexual Abuse (CSA)?
Child Sexual Abuse refers to any sexual activity with a child where consent is not given or cannot be given due to the child's age or mental capacity. ## Footnote CSA encompasses both penetrative and non-penetrative abuse.
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What are some criticisms of the **Biopsychosocial Model**?
* Lacks specific content and is too vague * Lacks scientific validity and philosophical coherence
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What percentage of defense lawyers' questions were found to be leading according to Powell et al (2022)? a) Powell et al (2020) did not measure this. b) 60% c) defence lawyers do not question CSA victims as it is tried in the Childrens Court d) 40%
B. 60%. ## Footnote This indicates a potential bias in the questioning techniques used during cross-examination.
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What is the focus of the General Aggression Model (GAM)? A. GAM focsues on the physical attributes of aggression and argues that development does not matter in the intervention process B. GAM considers the role of social, cognitive, personality, developmental, and biological factors on aggression. C. GAM consdiers that the role of social context and the perceived seriousness of aggression should determine wether or not aggression needs intervention.
B. GAM considers the role of social, cognitive, personality, developmental, and biological factors on aggression. ## Footnote This model provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the complexities of aggressive behavior.
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What is the effectiveness of verbal punishment?
Can stop unwanted behaviors in the short term but may harm self-esteem and fail to teach alternative behaviors. ## Footnote Overuse can lead to emotional distress.
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What is the primary focus of interventions for addressing child abuse?
Breaking the generational cycles of abuse
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Morality of constraint: judgement on the basis of consequence Morality of cooperation: judgement on the basis of intentions refer to what theory of moral development?
Piaget's Theory ## Footnote These concepts differentiate between judgments based on consequences and those based on intentions.
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What study identified the 4 Attatchment Styles?
The Strange Situation
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What does the 'Imitation of aggression hypothesis' suggest?
Children will imitate violent and aggressive behaviors observed in their environment.
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What is Bandura's agentic approach to self-regulation?
* Determinants of personal standards * Cognitive processes in self-evaluations * Supports for self-regulatory systems ## Footnote This approach emphasizes the role of individual agency in moral behavior.
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What does coping self-efficacy refer to?
One's perceived capability to mobilise motivation and resources to control negative events. ## Footnote Coping self-efficacy influences how individuals respond to bullying and victimization.
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What motivates primary school children to act prosocially?
Motivated by others' needs.
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Name the four categories of play in childhood development. | CASP
* Solitary Play * Parallel Play * Associative Play * Cooperative Play
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True of False: In the Mother-only condition infants developed normal attachment to mother and handled aggression appropriatley.
False. Mother Only: Normal attatchement to mother but innppropriate aggression. Peer Only: Developed extreme self-stimulating behaviours but handles aggression appropriatley