Exam Preview for 31144: Infant Mental Health April 11, 2018

Infant Mental Health

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1. When referring to infant mental health, what is the age range that is being considered? birth-6 months in utero birth through preschool year birth to 12 months
2. What evidence exists that mental health issues can start prior to the age of 3? Neuro-developmental disorders can be evident before age of 3 Severe emotional and behaviors disorders may have onset in the first year of life Attachment is essential for mental health, and it develops in the first year of life All of the above
3. Which of the following are essential to promoting infant mental health? Individual infant (i.e. attachment, self-regulation, health, temperament) Developmental activities/co-occupations (i.e. feeding, sleeping, playing, bathing, dressing) Context and environment (responsiveness of parents, safe environment, parenting style, caregiver ratio, opportunities for skill development) All of the above
4. What is the "fourth" trimester? The transition from in utero to outside of the uterus environment (0-3 mos) The first year of life that focuses on attachment with the parents or caregiver The period of time that disabled children catch up to children without disability The only time you can address infant mental health in children
5. Which of the following would NOT be considered one of the 5 "Ss" to promote IMH? Swaddling Shhhh Silence Sucking
6. What is the best strategy to facilitate development of routines and eventually role competence? Telling the family what to do (expert model) Collaborative problem solving Following a scripted schedule from the doctor Routine is only important for children with special needs
7. Which of the following temperaments includes irregular rhythmicity and slow to adapt? Spirited, bold, feisty Shy, cautious Flexible Disorganized anxious
8. Which of the following describes how temperament affects relationships? Temperaments with difficulty with rhythmicity can challenge role competence Temperament can influence a toddler's effortful control development Temperament can influence how a parent responds to infant All of the above
9. Which of the attachment outcomes is most desirable? Avoidant Ambivalent Secure Disorganized
10. How would you describe a co-occupation? Working together to overcome a problem Reciprocal activity that is meaningful and purposeful Anything that requires a parent to take care of a baby All of the above