Exam Preview for 31177: Unlocking the Mystery of Selective Mutism M

Unlocking the Mystery of Selective Mutism

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1. What population is more likely to be diagnosed with Selective Mutism? Caucasians African Americans Males Females
2. Which is NOT a part of the conceptualization pattern of Selective Mutism? Child is prompted to speak or engage Child defies adults Child avoids engaging Someone rescues the child
3. Research shows that children with Selective Mutism have higher rates of: Language weaknesses Personality disorders Conduct disorder PTSD
4. Most children with Selective Mutism have more than one diagnosis, such as: Specific Phobia Major Depressive Disorder Personality Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorders
5. Selective Mutism is classified as: A speech disorder An anxiety disorder A depressive disorder A psychotic disorder
6. How does Selective Mutism originate? Modeling Genetics Overactive amygdala All of the above
7. What reinforces a childs avoidance? Rewards Headaches Adults and peers rescuing them Money
8. A child is prompted to speak, gets anxious and avoids, then an adult or peer rescues the child. Which of the following is most likely to occur? Increased anxiety Negative reinforcement of behavior Decreased likelihood of avoidance None of the above
9. PRIDE skills include all but: Labeled praise Excitement Description Asking questions
10. What is the best type of question for children with Selective Mutism? Forced-choice Yes/no Feelings question Open-ended