Question 1

Down syndrome can be detected by

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A)   the first trimester of pregnancy.
B)   only at birth.
C)   ages 1-2.
D)   adolescence.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C) A

Question 2

The results of behavioral treatment targeting the socialization deficits of individuals with autistic disorder have shown

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A)   no improvement.
B)   that those with autism can improve their socialization skills.
C)   that those with autism can significantly improve their socialization skills.
D)   that there is some improvement but it is not permanent.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The study of how your genetic makeup influences your response to certain drugs is called .

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A)   behavior genetics
B)   psychopharmocology
C)   psychopharmocogenetics
D)   psychogeneticsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Jake is an 8-year old boy with autistic disorder whose parents have just been informed that their son will be provided with whatever special psychological support he needs. Jake's parents should

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A)   insist on a special education classroom since research suggests this is best for autistic children.
B)   consider changing schools because it is obvious that Jake's school knows nothing about the needs of autistic children.
C)   be relieved that Jake's autism must be very mild since the school would not place a child with significant autistic deficits in a regular classroom.
D)   be pleased since research suggests that this approach is best for children with autistic disorder.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Recent research has shown that ADHD

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A)   is considered to be highly influenced by genetics with a relatively small role played by environmental influences.
B)   is caused by multiple genes
C)   appears be related to the neurotransmitter dopamine.
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

The diagnostic criteria for intellectual disability include an assessment of adaptive functioning because an IQ score is

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A)   not a measure of intelligence.
B)   an insufficient measure of impairment.
C)   is not adjusted statistically for people of different ages.
D)   score is always highly inaccurate.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above B

Question 7

Which of the following often overlaps with ADHD?

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A)   Oppositional defiant disorder
B)   Bipolar disorder
C)   Conduct disorder
D)   All of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The inattention category of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms is characterized by _______________.

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A)   careless mistakes
B)   fidgeting
C)   not waiting one's turn to answer questions
D)   accelerated motor skillsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

An individual diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder will always present with

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A)   hyperactive behavior that alternates with periods of distraction.
B)   patterns of inattention or hyperactivity and impulsivity.
C)   both patterns of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity.
D)   periods of distraction that lead to hyperactive/impulsive behavior.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Research regarding early intervention programs such as Head Start indicates that such programs

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A)   are ineffective.
B)   may help improve the functioning of mentally retarded children.
C)   may help prevent "at risk" children from developing cultural-familial disability.
D)   help parents manage the behavior of their mentally retarded children.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

ADHA is found in about of the child populations across all regions of the world.

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A)   1-2%
B)   3-9%
C)   8-10%
D)   10-13%E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Some success has been noted in the development of communication skills in autistic children through the use of

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A)   modeling appropriate communication.
B)   behavioral procedures involving shaping and discrimination training.
C)   intensive therapy where the patient is placed in many social situations.
D)   stimulant medications.E) None of the above
F) A) and C) B

Question 13

approaches have been found to be successful for teaching individuals with intellectual disability a variety of basic self-care activities.

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A)   Biological
B)   Cognitive
C)   Humanistic
D)   BehavioralE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

An appropriate treatment goal for an individual with mild or moderate intellectual disability is

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A)   resolution of symptoms by age 18.
B)   increase intellectual functioning by 15%.
C)   improve abilities to care for self.
D)   select an institution for long-term care.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The authors of the textbook report an interview with a patient named Robert Edwards. Robert's lucid description of his internal experiences reflects

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A)   his delusional behavior.
B)   his limited cognitive abilities.
C)   abnormal sensory experiences.
D)   the highly logical and factual of his thinking.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Why would it be incorrect to say that individuals diagnosed with specific learning disorders are not intelligent?

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A)   It would confuse specific learning disorders with giftedness.
B)   The concept of specific learning disorder has absolutely nothing to do with intelligence.
C)   Specific learning disorders can be diagnosed in people of any intelligence, since they are partially determined by academic performance that falls substantially below IQ-based expectations.
D)   Specific learning disorders are only diagnosed in people of high intelligence.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

All of the following were previously classified as pervasive developmental disorders EXCEPT

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A)   childhood disintegrative disorder.
B)   Rett's disorder.
C)   autistic disorder.
D)   specific learning disorder.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

An individual with an IQ score of 35 would be classified with intellectual disability.

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A)   mild
B)   moderate
C)   severe
D)   profoundE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The percentage of people with intellectual disability who are classified as mildly intellectually disabled is approximately .

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A)   90%
B)   70%
C)   50%
D)   25%E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

The ability to perform "computer-like" mathematical calculations and other incredible skills that are sometimes associated with autistic individuals (such as the character in the movie Rain Man)  are

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A)   not typical of the disorder.
B)   a defining symptom of the disorder.
C)   fairly common but not present in every autistic individual.
D)   a complete myth and not possible for any autistic individual.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 14: Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Down syndrome can be detected by

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The results of behavioral treatment targeting the socialization deficits of individuals with autistic disorder have shown

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The study of how your genetic makeup influences your response to certain drugs is called .

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Jake is an 8-year old boy with autistic disorder whose parents have just been informed that their son will be provided with whatever special psychological support he needs. Jake's parents should

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Recent research has shown that ADHD

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The diagnostic criteria for intellectual disability include an assessment of adaptive functioning because an IQ score is

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Which of the following often overlaps with ADHD?

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The inattention category of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms is characterized by _______________.

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An individual diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder will always present with

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Research regarding early intervention programs such as Head Start indicates that such programs

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ADHA is found in about of the child populations across all regions of the world.

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Some success has been noted in the development of communication skills in autistic children through the use of

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approaches have been found to be successful for teaching individuals with intellectual disability a variety of basic self-care activities.

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An appropriate treatment goal for an individual with mild or moderate intellectual disability is

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The authors of the textbook report an interview with a patient named Robert Edwards. Robert's lucid description of his internal experiences reflects

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Why would it be incorrect to say that individuals diagnosed with specific learning disorders are not intelligent?

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All of the following were previously classified as pervasive developmental disorders EXCEPT

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An individual with an IQ score of 35 would be classified with intellectual disability.

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The percentage of people with intellectual disability who are classified as mildly intellectually disabled is approximately .

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The ability to perform "computer-like" mathematical calculations and other incredible skills that are sometimes associated with autistic individuals (such as the character in the movie Rain Man) are

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