Thank you for viewing this test. This is the actual test you will take after registering and paying for this Home Study Course. The Worried Child Recognizing Anxiety in Children and Helping Them Heal. By Paul Foxman, Ph.D. It is estimated that _______% of the population will develop a diagnosable anxiety disorder at some point in their lifetime. 90% 10% 25% 50% Anxiety sufferers over-utilize healthcare services in an effort to obtain a correct diagnosis and effective treatment. True False Anxious children make up the most common group of pediatric emotional disorders. True False ___________ is a state of apprehension or worry about a danger or threat that might occur. Fear Anxiety Stress Fright Which of the following threats can contribute to anxiety in children? Seeing a gun or a weapon Divorce of parents A serious illness or injury All of the above The three key ingredients that coincide to create an anxiety disorder are: Gender, age and stress Personality, geographic location and age Stress, gender and birth order Biological sensitivity, personality and stress Children can develop the same anxiety disorders as adults. True False Which of the following disorders is not considered to be an anxiety disorder? Generalized Anxiety Disorder Asperger's Disorder Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Panic Disorder A set of traits that are characteristic of children who develop anxiety disorders is known as __________. Biological sensitivity Emotional intelligence Anxiety personality Multiple intelligence Anxious children are difficult to identify in school because they are generally _____________. Cooperative "pleasers" High achieving Well behaved All of the above Which of the following personality traits are not typically observed in children with anxiety disorders? Perfectionism Hostility Frequent worry Difficulty relaxing The anxiety personality profile has advantages as well as disadvantages. True False The process of bonding begins __________. Immediately after birth When children begin to develop language skills In utero During the birth experience The brain area most associated with emotions and anxiety is the __________. Temporal lobe Brain stem Corpus callosum Limbic system Research has shown that language recognition begins after birth. True False Virtually all child development takes place in __________. Stages Patterns Unpredictable periods Quantum leaps Parents can minimize the impact of divorce and reduce anxiety in children by __________. Cooperating after divorce Preparing children in advance Remaining focused on children's needs All of the above Parents contribute to anxiety in children when they use __________. Harsh discipline Advance planning Emotional communication Positive reinforcement Which of the following threats is not considered a risk for anxiety in children? Natural disasters Child abuse Drugs and alcohol Global warming Some businesses exploit children in their product advertisements by appealing to their need for social acceptance. True False Parents can manage their children's anxiety about war and terrorism by __________. Maintaining daily routines Limiting exposure to televised news Answering children's questions honestly All of the above As a large system, schools have no power to reduce anxiety in children. True False Which of the following sources of anxiety can be attributed to schools? Excessive homework Bullying and teasing Social stress All of the above Television contributes to anxiety in children due to __________. Violent program content Stimulation overload to the brain Manipulative advertising directed to children All of the above The American Psychological Association warns that television influences children by __________. Reduced sensitivity to the pain and suffering of others Increasing fearfulness Stimulating aggressive behavior All of the above The National Institute of Mental Health has stated conclusively that violence on television is correlated with aggressive behavior in children. True False Video games can contribute to anxiety in children due to __________. Ergonomic stress Violent content Neglecting homework High cost of equipment and games Paxil is now considered a safe medication for children under eighteen years old. True False An alternative medicine approach to treating anxiety in children is __________. Herbal therapy Homeopathy Aromatherapy All of the above Research has demonstrated that the most effective form of therapy for anxiety in children is __________. Cognitive behavioral therapy Medication Diet and Nutrition Relaxation training Family therapy is sometimes necessary in treating children's anxiety. True False Children cannot realistically be expected to to help themselves overcome anxiety. True False In the case examples presented by the author, who was not able to tolerate separation from parents? Erin Michelle Adam Nicholas The success rate for treatment of anxiety in children is approximately the same as for adults. True False Schools can reduce anxiety in children by __________. Considering alternatives to tests and grades Ensuring safety of students Partnering with parents All of the above