Psychology 2320A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Clinical Formulation, Nomothetic, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2320A/B
• Professor: Jeff St.Pierre

Document Summary

Begins with a clinical assessment - uses systematic problem-solving strategies to understand children with disturbances and their family and school environments. A child"s emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functioning; the role of environmental factors; nature, causes, and likely outcomes of the problem. Assessments focus on obtaining detailed understanding of the child or family as a unique entity. Emphasizes general inferences that apply to large groups of individuals. Ethnic minority youth are at greater risk of misdiagnosis. Recurrent patterns of maladaptive behaviors and/or troubling experiences associated with different cultures or localities. What is considered abnormal may vary between cultures. Normative information: basic information about child development norms is crucial in understanding why a child may be referred to professionals. Isolated symptoms show little correspondence with children"s overall adjustment. Age inappropriateness and symptoms typically define childhood disorders. Impairment in the child"s functioning is a key consideration.