Question 1

Explain what is meant by specific learning disorders, and why the effects of a reading disorder might be influenced by the language the person speaks.

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Specific learning disorders are characte...

Question 2

Most autistic individuals develop symptoms of the disorder .

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A)   at birth
B)   before age one
C)   before age three
D)   before teen yearsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Recent research has shown that

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A)   ADHD is found equally among boys and girls.
B)   ADHD is caused by a single gene called DAT 1.
C)   the brains of children with ADHD are 3% to 4% smaller than children without ADHD.
D)   The same medications used to treat depressive symptoms are the most effective at reducing symptoms of ADHD.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

An alternative to using the discrepancy between IQ and achievement in identifying children with specific learning disorders is

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A)   discrepancy prognosis.
B)   learning intervention strategy.
C)   response to intervention.
D)   none of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Based on a telephone survey of parents in the United States, researchers found that percent of kids between 4 and 17 years of age were diagnosed with ADHD between 2011 and 2012.

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A)   2.5
B)   6
C)   9
D)   11E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of ADHD?

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A)   Inattention
B)   Learning disabilities
C)   Self-control
D)   FidgetingE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Recent research has found the following with regard to causes of ADHD:

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A)   Food colors and additives, which for years were thought to cause ADHD, then later refuted, now appear to have a small but measurable impact on increased levels of hyperactivity.
B)   Pesticides found in foods may be a contributing factor to an increased risk of ADHD.
C)   Both a and b
D)   Neither a or bE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is an example of a

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A)   genetic disorder that causes intellectual disability.
B)   cluster of symptoms displayed by some intellectually disabled individuals.
C)   form of cerebral palsy.
D)   viral infection that causes intellectual disability.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding an individual who is classified as mildly intellectually disabled?

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A)   She can live independently
B)   She requires continual supervision and assistance.
C)   She is unlikely to ever be able to hold a meaningful job.
D)   She will not be able to make it past 5th grade in school.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

ADHD tends to occur in families where another family member has ADHD and with increased rates of all but which of the following?

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A)   Conduct disorders
B)   Mood disorders
C)   Substance abuse
D)   Eating disordersE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

During the interview in the segment on bullying of the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD, it is mentioned that bullies often

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A)   outgrow their inappropriate behavior.
B)   have low self-esteem.
C)   become drug users.
D)   become criminals in later life.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The major reason that developmental disorders are considered to be so serious in terms of their capacity to disrupt later functioning is

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A)   the fact that medications used in children can have long-term effects.
B)   the impact that they have on family functioning.
C)   that the purely biological nature of developmental disorders leads to subsequent developmental failures.
D)   that failure to develop at one level is thought to inhibit later stages of development.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

All of the following are problems observed to result from specific learning disorders EXCEPT .

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A)   low employment
B)   school drop-out
C)   drug abuse
D)   suicidal thoughts and attemptsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is not one of the medications that has been found to reduce the core symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity, as well as improving concentration, in those with ADHD?

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A)   Ritalin
B)   Adderall
C)   Strattera
D)   HaldolE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Treatment for specific learning disorders generally involves

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A)   stimulant medication.
B)   educational intervention and assistance.
C)   family therapy.
D)   cognitive-behavioral therapy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

One intriguing finding from research involving reading disordered individuals who speak multiple languages is that

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A)   reading disorders are independent of culture/language.
B)   individuals who speak more than one language rarely have specific learning disorders.
C)   evidence of the reading disorder may exist for one or two languages, while the individual may be completely free of the disorder in another language.
D)   the complexity of the English language may contribute to the higher rate of reading disorder in English- speaking countries.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The hypothesis that attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)  may be influenced by toxins, food additives, or diet

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A)   is based on well-controlled studies.
B)   is not well understood or studied, but generally effective as a treatment.
C)   appears true for a small subset of individuals diagnosed with ADHD.
D)   has little to no scientific evidence.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Researchers, studying the brain of individuals with autistic disorder, suggest that one area of the brain that may be involved with the disorder is the .

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A)   brain stem
B)   hypothalamus
C)   amygdala
D)   reticular formationE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Generally speaking, the treatment for a child with autistic disorder should involve

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A)   behavioral therapy, school education, and a focus on developing as much independence as possible.
B)   behavioral therapy, home schooling, and a focus on developing as much independence as possible.
C)   cognitive therapy, school education, and a focus on developing as much independence as possible.
D)   behavioral therapy and a focus on provisions for long-term custodial care.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Ken is a 12-year-old boy of average intelligence as indicated by his IQ scores. He loves school and works hard on his homework. Ken has earned straight As in every subject except math, where he has been achieving grades in the C range. Which of the following statements is correct?

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A)   Ken does not appear to have a specific learning disorder because his achievement is consistent with expectations based on his intelligence.
B)   Ken appears to have a math disorder because his math grade is so far below his other grades.
C)   Ken appears to have a math disorder because there is a discrepancy between his intelligence and his achievement in many subjects
D)   Ken does not appear to have a specific learning disorder because he has shown that he can achieve when he wants to.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 14: Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding an individual who is classified as mildly intellectually disabled?

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Recent research has found the following with regard to causes of ADHD:

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Explain what is meant by specific learning disorders, and why the effects of a reading disorder might be influenced by the language the person speaks.

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One intriguing finding from research involving reading disordered individuals who speak multiple languages is that

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Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is an example of a

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Which of the following is not one of the medications that has been found to reduce the core symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity, as well as improving concentration, in those with ADHD?

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The major reason that developmental disorders are considered to be so serious in terms of their capacity to disrupt later functioning is

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ADHD tends to occur in families where another family member has ADHD and with increased rates of all but which of the following?

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All of the following are problems observed to result from specific learning disorders EXCEPT .

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During the interview in the segment on bullying of the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD, it is mentioned that bullies often

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Treatment for specific learning disorders generally involves

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of ADHD?

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The hypothesis that attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be influenced by toxins, food additives, or diet

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An alternative to using the discrepancy between IQ and achievement in identifying children with specific learning disorders is

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Recent research has shown that

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Most autistic individuals develop symptoms of the disorder .

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Based on a telephone survey of parents in the United States, researchers found that percent of kids between 4 and 17 years of age were diagnosed with ADHD between 2011 and 2012.

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Generally speaking, the treatment for a child with autistic disorder should involve

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Ken is a 12-year-old boy of average intelligence as indicated by his IQ scores. He loves school and works hard on his homework. Ken has earned straight As in every subject except math, where he has been achieving grades in the C range. Which of the following statements is correct?

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Researchers, studying the brain of individuals with autistic disorder, suggest that one area of the brain that may be involved with the disorder is the .

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