Question 1

During the late stages of major neurocognitive disorder,the ________ probably experiences the greatest need for psychosocial treatment.

Accepted Answer

A)  caregiver
B)  patient
C)  family
D)  healthcare providerE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

The main deficit of amnestic disorder is an inability to

Accepted Answer

A)  transfer information into long-term memory.
B)  remember significant events from the distant past.
C)  perform basic mathematical calculations.
D)  remember autobiographical details.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Discuss the DSM-5 criteria for intellectual disability and the controversy regarding descriptions of the different levels of this disorder.

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There are three criteria for the diagnos...

Question 4

What is the most current state of evidence to link childhood vaccines and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no evidence to suggest that vaccines cause autism
B)  Thimerosal (a childhood vaccine)  is not related to autism, but a higher overall number of vaccines received by a child increases risk for developing autism
C)  Vaccines do not cause autism, but they do speed up the development of symptoms
D)  Certain vaccines have been found to directly induce autismE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Describe the typical causes of delirium and how it is treated.

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Delirium is characterized by impaired co...

Question 6

Compared to most disorders,Huntington's disease is very unusual because it is

Accepted Answer

A)  the result of one gene.
B)  influenced by many genes.
C)  not caused by genetic factors
D)  associated with subcortical impairment.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Biological treatments of intellectual disability are currently

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A)  Not a viable option
B)  Gaining popularity
C)  Under investigation by the NIH
D)  Effective but with significant side effectsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following statements about major neurocognitive disorder is FALSE?CD

Accepted Answer

A)  Globally, one new case of major neurocognitive disorder is identified every 30 seconds.
B)  Worldwide, the cost of major neurocognitive disorder is about $315 billion per year.
C)  More than 50 percent of the cases are of the Alzheimer's disease.
D)  The rate of new cases doubles with every five years of age after age 75.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The amyloid plaques that accumulate in the brain of Alzheimer's disease patients are best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  tangled, strand-like filaments.
B)  gummy protein deposits.
C)  plaques of dead nerve cells.
D)  mineral deposits.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

What is the convincing evidence that autism involves some form of brain damage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nearly half of individuals with autism have some level of intellectual disability.
B)  Most children with autism suffered some form of brain trauma at birth.
C)  Autism runs in families.
D)  Autism develops fairly quickly and at a young age.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following environmental stressors appears to be a significant factor in the later development of major neurocognitive disorder (including the Alzheimer's disease) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking
B)  Low blood pressure
C)  Head trauma
D)  Exposure to high levels of aluminumE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Neurocognitive disorders typically cause impairment in all of the following primary abilities

Accepted Answer

A)  memory.
B)  perception.
C)  dreaming.
D)  attention.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Fragile X syndrome

Accepted Answer

A)  is caused by too many X chromosomes on a gene.
B)  is similar to Lesch-Nyhan  syndrome.
C)  primarily affects males.
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Explain how Alzheimer's disease is usually treated.Include information about medication and psychosocial therapies.How would you characterize the success of the currently available treatment options for Alzheimer's disease?

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A number of drugs have been developed to...

Question 15

ADHD is estimated to occur in about ____ percent of school-age children worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A)  2
B)  4
C)  5
D)  7E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

If Maryan's major neurocognitive disorder is caused by a process that has damaged her brain's dopamine pathways,it can be assumed that this condition is related to

Accepted Answer

A)  head trauma.
B)  Parkinson's disease.
C)  Huntington's disease.
D)  Alzheimer's disease major neurocognitive disorder.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The differing patterns of impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease dementia and HIV-caused major neurocognitive disorder are primarily attributable to

Accepted Answer

A)  the different areas of the brain affected.
B)  the immune response to the virus in HIV patients.
C)  psychosocial differences in the lives of the typical patients with each disorder.
D)  unexplained causes.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Mr.Smith (age 72) is brought to the hospital emergency room.Mr.Smith's son explains that his father woke up this morning and was "not himself." Mr.Smith appears confused,agitated,and a bit frightened.He does not know his own name and cannot recognize his son.Mr.Smith's son reports that his father had been completely fine with no symptoms prior to that morning.Mr.Smith appears to be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  dementia.
B)  Alzheimer's.
C)  delirium.
D)  amnestic disorder.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

In terms of the level of support that will be necessary for a child with autism,which factor is used as a predictor to determine the prognosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age of onset
B)  Severity of initial symptoms
C)  Rate of symptom progression
D)  IQE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

The best way to think about the psychological and social influences involved in major neurocognitive disorder is that they

Accepted Answer

A)  help determine the onset and course.
B)  are direct causes.
C)  have no influence.
D)  have not been studied.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 13: Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

During the late stages of major neurocognitive disorder,the ________ probably experiences the greatest need for psychosocial treatment.

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The main deficit of amnestic disorder is an inability to

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Discuss the DSM-5 criteria for intellectual disability and the controversy regarding descriptions of the different levels of this disorder.

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There are three criteria for the diagnos...
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If Maryan's major neurocognitive disorder is caused by a process that has damaged her brain's dopamine pathways,it can be assumed that this condition is related to

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Fragile X syndrome

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Which of the following statements about major neurocognitive disorder is FALSE?CD

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Compared to most disorders,Huntington's disease is very unusual because it is

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What is the most current state of evidence to link childhood vaccines and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ?

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What is the convincing evidence that autism involves some form of brain damage?

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The differing patterns of impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease dementia and HIV-caused major neurocognitive disorder are primarily attributable to

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Explain how Alzheimer's disease is usually treated.Include information about medication and psychosocial therapies.How would you characterize the success of the currently available treatment options for Alzheimer's disease?

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A number of drugs have been developed to...
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The best way to think about the psychological and social influences involved in major neurocognitive disorder is that they

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In terms of the level of support that will be necessary for a child with autism,which factor is used as a predictor to determine the prognosis?

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Biological treatments of intellectual disability are currently

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Describe the typical causes of delirium and how it is treated.

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Delirium is characterized by impaired co...
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The amyloid plaques that accumulate in the brain of Alzheimer's disease patients are best described as

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Neurocognitive disorders typically cause impairment in all of the following primary abilities

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Which of the following environmental stressors appears to be a significant factor in the later development of major neurocognitive disorder (including the Alzheimer's disease) ?

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ADHD is estimated to occur in about ____ percent of school-age children worldwide.

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Discuss the DSM-5 criteria for intellectual disability and the controversy regarding descriptions of the different levels of this disorder.

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Fragile X syndrome

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Compared to most disorders,Huntington's disease is very unusual because it is

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