Question 1

In terms of the nature versus nurturedebate, which statement would a member of the nurture school of thought likelynot believe?

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The primary influence of development stems from factors that are genetically passed down from parents to offspring.

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Genetics provide little influence on development as compared to environmental factors.

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Humans begin life as a ‘blank slate’ and are shaped by their experiences.

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Twins that are separated at birth are likely to have significantly different developmental outcomes as compared to those who grew up in the same environment.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of ahereditary factor?

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genes

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number of siblings

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hormones

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socioeconomic status

Question 3

Attachment is

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the emotional bond between an infant and their caregiver.

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not related to mental wellbeing later in life.

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directly related to intelligence and cognitive ability.

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the social bond between two infants.

Question 4

From the experiments he carried out ondifferent factors which affect attachment in rhesus monkeys, Harlow concludedthat...

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food is not as important as contact comfort in creating an attachment and influencing emotional development.

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None of the above are correct.

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contact comfort is not as important as food in creating an attachment and influencing emotional development.

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contact comfort is equally as important as food in creating an attachment and influencing emotional development.

Question 5

In terms of nature versus nurture,attachment theory emphasises the influence of what factors on development?

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Environmental factors.

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Psychological factors.

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Biological factors.

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Hereditary factors.

Question 6

In an experiment devised by Ainsworth knownas ‘The Strange Situation’, Emily who is 18-months-old, does not show anydistress when her mother leaves, nor does she seem to be happy when her motherreturns.

According to Ainsworth, Emilyis demonstrating ___________ attachment.

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Insecure-avoidant

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Negative

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Insecure-resistant

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Secure

Question 7

Which of the following statements aboutthe biopsychosocial approach is not correct?

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It considers all the biological, psychological and social factors in a person’s life separately.

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It considers that all the biological, psychological and social factors in a person’s life interact.

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It can be used to consider both development and mental wellbeing.

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It is a holistic approach that can be used for both diagnosis and management of mental disorders.

Question 8

Jane's parents have both been diagnosedwith Major Depressive Disorder. According to the biopsychosocial model, thismeans that

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Jane will have an increased chance of developing depression due to a genetic predisposition.

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Jane will have developed a genetic immunity to depression.

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Jane has the exact same chance of developing depression as anyone else.

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Jane will develop depression at some point in her life.

Question 9

Emotional development involves changes in

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how a person experiences, expresses and interprets a range of feelings.

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an individual’s mental abilities.

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an individual’s bodily systems.

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how a person interacts with others in different social situations.

Question 10

Cognitive development involves changes in

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an individual’s mental abilities.

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an individual’s bodily systems.

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how a person experiences, expresses and interprets a range of feelings.

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how a person interacts with others in different social situations.

Question 11

The correct order of the stages ofPiaget’s theory of cognitive development is

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sensorimotor, pre-operational, concrete operational, formal operational.

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sensorimotor, pre-operational, formal operational, concrete operational.

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formal operational, sensorimotor, pre-operational, concrete operational.

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concrete operational, pre-operational, sensorimotor, formal operational.

Question 12

Which of the following is the most correct explanation for why it is easier to learn multiple languages as a child than as an adult?

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Children’s brains are more malleable and able to be shaped by exposure to experiences, such as new languages.

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Acquiring a second language has a critical period that takes place during infancy.

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Adults have passed the critical period of language acquisition, so will not be able to develop grammatical skills in a second language.

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Acquiring a second language has a critical period that takes place during childhood.

Question 13

If the acceptability of a behaviour is considered with reference to cultural normsor standards, which criterion is being used?

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cultural perspectives

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personal distress

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social norms

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maladaptive behaviour

Question 14

Alex drinks a bottle of wine alone every night to cope with her divorce, and this is having an impact on her ability to keep her life in order, see her friends and show up to work on time. According to which criterion is her behaviour atypical?

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maladaptive behaviour

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statistical rarity

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social norms

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personal distress

Question 15

Alex is also experiencing unpleasant or upsetting emotions, including sadness, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. According to which criterion is her behaviour atypical?

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personal distress

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maladaptive behaviour

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statistical rarity

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social norms

Question 16

Which of the following is not a feature of typical behaviours?

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They occur at a different pace compared to similar-aged peers.

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They include skills and abilities that fall within the expected range of development.

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They are patterns of behaviour that are expected for an individual.

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They conform to standards of what is acceptable in the situation.

Question 17

Neurotypicality refers to

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standard or typical brain functioning, processing and behaviours.

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behaviours that are not typical and expected or that do not conform to standards of what is acceptable.

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atypical brain functioning, processing and behaviours.

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behaviours that are typical and expected or that conform to standards of what is acceptable.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT likely to be considered a characteristic of a neurotypical individual?

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Struggles to focus

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Can adapt to changes in routines

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Communicates effectively

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Can make friends.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a feature of adaptive behaviours?

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They are unhelpful for us and usually increase stress.

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They allow us to effectively manage and achieve our daily tasks.

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They allow us to do things like attend school or work.

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They are helpful for us.

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the role of a mental health worker in supporting those with mental disorders?

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providing day-to-day support (often over the phone or online) to help clients meet their individual goals and navigate health services

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admitting individuals to hospital if and when required

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diagnosing mental disorders and prescribing medication

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conducting psychological testing and conducting psychotherapy

Question 21

Why are organisations such as Beyond Blue important for providing support to those living with mental health problems or mental disorders?

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They can provide accessible and affordable counselling and support, particularly outside of normal business hours.

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They can conduct medical testing or procedures on individuals with mental disorders and prescribe medication.

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They can diagnose people with a mental disorder.

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They can conduct psychological testing and assessments.

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a strength of ADHD?

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Exceptional attention to detail

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Enthusiasm in what they do

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Creative approaches to tasks

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Able to experience a wide range of emotions

Question 23

What makes maladaptive behaviours a useful psychological criterion to apply to behaviour?

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Knowing that a seemingly maladaptive behaviour may actually be adaptive in a specific context, allows for more accurate categorisation

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They act as a baseline to compare behaviours to, allowing identification of atypicality to be easier.

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Provides an objective way to categorise behaviour.

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They provide a visual indication that someone is behaving unusually.

Question 24

What is a limitation of using statistical rarities to categorise behaviours?

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It can be difficult to understand and apply to an abstract concept, such as behaviour.

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They depend on situations or contexts we find ourselves in.

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They are objective.

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They are subjective.

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