Question 1

One of the most characteristic patterns for children with autistic disorder is that they are generally

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A)   uninterested in people.
B)   very intelligent.
C)   extremely talkative.
D)   hyperactive.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

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) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

The main reason that it is so important to identify children with developmental disorders as early as possible is that

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A)   medications are most effective when administered at an early stage of the disorder.
B)   skill deficits can be identified and addressed before they impact later development.
C)   family functioning often declines as the developmental disorder progresses.
D)   children are more receptive to therapy when they are young.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Intellectual disability is defined as

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A)   below-average intellectual ability.
B)   below-average intellectual ability and adaptive functioning.
C)   significant deficits in self-care abilities.
D)   low IQ score.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

James and Shanita's have one child diagnosed with ASD. James and Shanita want to have another child. What is the risk that the second child will also have ASD?

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A)   1 %
B)   5%
C)   20%
D)   50%E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Down syndrome is caused by

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A)   an extra 21st chromosome.
B)   a missing 21st chromosome.
C)   lack of oxygen at birth.
D)   unknown influences.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Modern treatment programs for autistic disorder generally involves

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A)   pharmacological treatments.
B)   psychological supports for communication and socialization problems.
C)   behavioral approaches.
D)   all of these.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Seven-year-old Jess has been diagnosed with ADHD. Which of the following is NOT a reason for Jess's parents to put her on medication?

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A)   Medication can cure ADHD.
B)   Stimulants help the brain develop in more typical ways.
C)   Medication manages the symptoms of ADHD and helps children focus while learning.
D)   ADHD medication is one important aspect of treatment for ASD.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

The DSM-IV criteria for intellectual disability are an IQ that is

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A)   significantly below average and symptom onset prior to age 18.
B)   significantly below average, deficits in adaptive functioning, and onset prior to age 18.
C)   significantly below average, deficits in communication, and onset prior to age 18.
D)   significantly below average and deficits in adaptive functioning.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Neurotransmitters implicated in the cause of ADHD include all of the following EXCEPT .

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A)   dopamine
B)   glutamate
C)   norepinephrine
D)   GABAE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Your text discusses the racial differences in the diagnoses of Specific Learning Disorder. Based on what you learned about diagnosis, describe likely causes for these differences:

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Approximately 1% of white children and 2...

Question 12

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) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Robin is a 3-year-old girl who appears uninterested in people. She generally interacts with her mom only when she needs something. In some ways, Robin seems to be interested in her mother only as a tool to help her get what she wants. Robin would probably be diagnosed with

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A)   autistic disorder.
B)   childhood disintegrative disorder
C)   ADHD
D)   a specific learning disorder.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

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) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Because the diagnosis of ADHD is comparable across countries,

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A)   ADHD is considered a normal high activity level of children.
B)   it is now found to be equally prevalent among boys and girls.
C)   this suggests that ADHD should not be thought to be the result of intolerant parents.
D)   this suggests that ADHD has significantly increased and spread worldwide.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

One of the most common reasons that children are referred for mental health services in the United States is ______________.

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A)   ADHD
B)   autism
C)   pervasive developmental disorder
D)   stutteringE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

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 18

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) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

The American Psychological Association (2013)  estimates that between ______ and _____ percent of youth across ages and cultures have Specific Learning Disorders.

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A)   1;5
B)   5;15
C)   10;20
D)   40;60E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which best describes the way attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)  develops as children grow into adulthood?

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A)   Children tend to outgrow ADHD.
B)   ADHD tends to evolve into more severe forms of pathology.
C)   Symptoms remain relatively stable throughout the lifespan for most individuals.
D)   Manifestations of ADHD tend to change over time but many problems often persist.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 14: Neurodevelopmental Disorders

One of the most common reasons that children are referred for mental health services in the United States is ______________.

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James and Shanita's have one child diagnosed with ASD. James and Shanita want to have another child. What is the risk that the second child will also have ASD?

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

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The main reason that it is so important to identify children with developmental disorders as early as possible is that

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The American Psychological Association (2013) estimates that between ______ and _____ percent of youth across ages and cultures have Specific Learning Disorders.

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Neurotransmitters implicated in the cause of ADHD include all of the following EXCEPT .

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Seven-year-old Jess has been diagnosed with ADHD. Which of the following is NOT a reason for Jess's parents to put her on medication?

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Your text discusses the racial differences in the diagnoses of Specific Learning Disorder. Based on what you learned about diagnosis, describe likely causes for these differences:

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

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Because the diagnosis of ADHD is comparable across countries,

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One of the most characteristic patterns for children with autistic disorder is that they are generally

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Down syndrome is caused by

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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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Modern treatment programs for autistic disorder generally involves

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The DSM-IV criteria for intellectual disability are an IQ that is

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Robin is a 3-year-old girl who appears uninterested in people. She generally interacts with her mom only when she needs something. In some ways, Robin seems to be interested in her mother only as a tool to help her get what she wants. Robin would probably be diagnosed with

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Which best describes the way attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) develops as children grow into adulthood?

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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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Intellectual disability is defined as

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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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