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CH 22 Question: 1. Mr. Walden, a high school psychologist, was recently asked to consult with the teachers and parents of Robert, a student who is having academic and social problems. What types of tools would assist Mr. Walden in evaluating this student before the consultation? What medical terms would Mr. Walden use when documenting Robert's condition? 2. Andrea, an extremely thin 19-year-old woman, tells Dr. Versace that she has not been menstruating. Although Andrea appears healthy from her physical exam, Dr. Versace thinks that Andrea may be suffering from anorexia nervosa. However, she notices that Andrea has pitted teeth. Why should that observation cause Dr. Versace to further consider the diagnosis? What medical terms would Dr. Versace use when documenting Andrea's condition? 3. Julie is receiving selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIS) for her depression. Her psychiatrist told her that they would improve her mood and mental alertness and make her more active. Meanwhile, Julie's friend told her that he was prescribed an SSRI for panic attacks. Why are these two ailments being treated with the same class of drugs? Is one of these patients mistaken about the type of drug being taken?

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1) school psychologist work towards children and youth problems related to academic, social and emotional conditions.

They collaborate with parents teachers and other professionals to create enrolment which helps children in both education and social skills.

school psychologist use various tests to evaluate the aspects of children's intelligence and health. The tests are used to know the social and educational abilities of children.

For example to evaluate the child abilities as tests such as Stanford bennet and Wechsler adult intelligence scale. Other tests which are also used to help evaluate the social abilities and if the children have any psychological disorders.Tests like geometric designs drawings will also help to know the academic abilities of the children.

Information of the tests will help evaluate Mr Weldon evaluate Robert.