Question 1

What percentage of babies born live will have congenital rubella syndrome (CRS)causing heart disease,deafness and intellectual impairment?

Accepted Answer

A) 20% 
B) 40% 
C) 10% 
D) 70% 
A) 20% 
B) 40% 
C) 10% 
D) 70% A

Question 2

A number of studies have also implicated pre-natal factors in the aetiology of dyscalculia.According to O'Malley & Nanson (2002),which of the following are not considered to be one of these?

Accepted Answer

A) Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FAS
D)  
B) Pre-natal smoking 
C) Pre-natal diet 
D) All of the above 
A) Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FAS
D)  
B) Pre-natal smoking 
C) Pre-natal diet 
D) All of the above D

Question 3

Around a third of individuals with fragile X syndrome will exhibit symptoms of which other disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Dyscalculia 
B) Autism spectrum disorder 
C) Dyslexia 
D) Savant syndrome 
A) Dyscalculia 
B) Autism spectrum disorder 
C) Dyslexia 
D) Savant syndrome B

Question 4

In Phenylketonuria (PKU),phenylalanine and phenylpyruvic acid builds up in the body and irreparably damage the brain and central nervous system by preventing:

Accepted Answer

A) Development of dendritic pathways 
B) Development of synaptic clefts 
C) Effective myelination of neurons 
D) Development of axon terminals 
A) Development of dendritic pathways 
B) Development of synaptic clefts 
C) Effective myelination of neurons 
D) Development of axon terminals

Question 5

Use of both cocaine and crack cocaine by a pregnant mother can lead to babies being physically addicted to the drug before birth.These babies are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Cocaine kids 
B) Crack babies 
C) Charlie children 
D) Snow babies 
A) Cocaine kids 
B) Crack babies 
C) Charlie children 
D) Snow babies

Question 6

Numerous twin studies have confirmed a genetic component to autistic spectrum disorder.In studies comparing concordance rates in MZ and DZ twins,Folstein & Rutter (1977)found concordance in 4 out of 11 MZ twins but none in DZ twins.Subsequent twin studies have found concordance rates of between what percentages for MZ twins?

Accepted Answer

A) 40-64% 
B) 15-23% 
C) 70-90% 
D) 60-91% 
A) 40-64% 
B) 15-23% 
C) 70-90% 
D) 60-91%

Question 7

Between ________ of those diagnosed with specific developmental reading problems are likely to be boys.

Accepted Answer

A) Between 20-40% 
B) Between 30-50% 
C) Between 40-60% 
D) Between 60-80% 
A) Between 20-40% 
B) Between 30-50% 
C) Between 40-60% 
D) Between 60-80%

Question 8

The prognosis for stuttering is good,with around what percentage of sufferers overcoming the problem before they start school?

Accepted Answer

A) 40% 
B) 50% 
C) 60% 
D) 70% 
A) 40% 
B) 50% 
C) 60% 
D) 70%

Question 9

The majority of individuals with Down Syndrome have moderate to severe intellectual impairment with a measurable IQ usually between:

Accepted Answer

A) 35-55 
B) 45-50 
C) 55-60 
D) 25-35 
A) 35-55 
B) 45-50 
C) 55-60 
D) 25-35

Question 10

Children born to teenage mothers are at increased risk of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioural difficulties 
B) Educational underachievement 
C) Problematic parent-child interactions 
D) All of the above 
A) Behavioural difficulties 
B) Educational underachievement 
C) Problematic parent-child interactions 
D) All of the above

Question 11

One of the most marked and sustained features of autistic spectrum disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A) Impairment in reciprocal social interaction 
B) Hair pulling 
C) Phonological inhibition 
D) Swaying 
A) Impairment in reciprocal social interaction 
B) Hair pulling 
C) Phonological inhibition 
D) Swaying

Question 12

Down Syndrome can be identified pre-natally in high-risk parents by using a procedure which involves extracting and analysing the pregnant mother's amniotic fluid.This is recommended in the UK and US for mothers over what age?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 35 
C) 45 
D) 50 
A) 25 
B) 35 
C) 45 
D) 50

Question 13

Down syndrome risk is related to the age of the mother.For women aged 40 years the risk is:

Accepted Answer

A) 1% 
B) 3% 
C) 4% 
D) 5% 
A) 1% 
B) 3% 
C) 4% 
D) 5%

Question 14

Down Syndrome can be identified pre-natally in high-risk parents by using a procedure known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Amnioprolaxis 
B) Amniophalaxi 
C) Amniocentesis 
D) Amniocalesis 
A) Amnioprolaxis 
B) Amniophalaxi 
C) Amniocentesis 
D) Amniocalesis

Question 15

In individuals with multiple cognitive disabilities,extraordinary proficiency in one isolated skill is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Savant syndrome 
B) Rainman syndrome 
C) Asperger ability 
D) Intellectual isolation 
A) Savant syndrome 
B) Rainman syndrome 
C) Asperger ability 
D) Intellectual isolation

Question 16

Mild or moderate intellectual disability tends to occur more frequently in which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Lower socioeconomic groups 
B) Ethic minority groups 
C) Urban areas 
D) All of the above 
A) Lower socioeconomic groups 
B) Ethic minority groups 
C) Urban areas 
D) All of the above

Question 17

Prevalence rates for Speech Sound Disorder are estimated to be around ________ in 6-7 year olds.

Accepted Answer

A) 3-7% 
B) 2% 
C) 10% 
D) 15% 
A) 3-7% 
B) 2% 
C) 10% 
D) 15%

Question 18

Employment opportunities are being made increasingly available to individuals with intellectual disabilities.Many are conscientious and valued workers employed in which of the normal work environments.Others with more specific needs may need to pursue employment within which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A) Sheltered accommodation 
B) Sheltered workshops 
C) Special workshops 
D) Special accommodation 
A) Sheltered accommodation 
B) Sheltered workshops 
C) Special workshops 
D) Special accommodation

Question 19

If a mother contracts rubella during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy,there is almost a 90% chance that the baby will develop congenital rubella syndrome (CRS),resulting in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Abortion 
B) Miscarriage 
C) Stillbirth 
D) All of the above 
A) Abortion 
B) Miscarriage 
C) Stillbirth 
D) All of the above

Question 20

Down syndrome risk is related to the age of the mother.For women aged 20-24 years the risk is:

Accepted Answer

A) 0)07% 
B) 0)09% 
C) 0)03% 
D) 0)05% 
A) 0)07% 
B) 0)09% 
C) 0)03% 
D) 0)05%

What percentage of babies born live will have congenital rubella syndrome (CRS)causing heart disease,deafness and intellectual impairment?

A number of studies have also implicated pre-natal factors in the aetiology of dyscalculia.According to O'Malley & Nanson (2002),which of the following are not considered to be one of these?

Around a third of individuals with fragile X syndrome will exhibit symptoms of which other disorder?

In Phenylketonuria (PKU),phenylalanine and phenylpyruvic acid builds up in the body and irreparably damage the brain and central nervous system by preventing:

Use of both cocaine and crack cocaine by a pregnant mother can lead to babies being physically addicted to the drug before birth.These babies are known as:

Between ________ of those diagnosed with specific developmental reading problems are likely to be boys.

The prognosis for stuttering is good,with around what percentage of sufferers overcoming the problem before they start school?

The majority of individuals with Down Syndrome have moderate to severe intellectual impairment with a measurable IQ usually between:

Children born to teenage mothers are at increased risk of which of the following?

One of the most marked and sustained features of autistic spectrum disorder is:

Down Syndrome can be identified pre-natally in high-risk parents by using a procedure which involves extracting and analysing the pregnant mother's amniotic fluid.This is recommended in the UK and US for mothers over what age?

Down syndrome risk is related to the age of the mother.For women aged 40 years the risk is:

Down Syndrome can be identified pre-natally in high-risk parents by using a procedure known as:

In individuals with multiple cognitive disabilities,extraordinary proficiency in one isolated skill is known as:

Mild or moderate intellectual disability tends to occur more frequently in which of the following groups?

Prevalence rates for Speech Sound Disorder are estimated to be around ________ in 6-7 year olds.

Employment opportunities are being made increasingly available to individuals with intellectual disabilities.Many are conscientious and valued workers employed in which of the normal work environments.Others with more specific needs may need to pursue employment within which of the following:

If a mother contracts rubella during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy,there is almost a 90% chance that the baby will develop congenital rubella syndrome (CRS),resulting in which of the following?

Down syndrome risk is related to the age of the mother.For women aged 20-24 years the risk is:

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Exam 17: Neurodevelopmental Disorders

What percentage of babies born live will have congenital rubella syndrome (CRS)causing heart disease,deafness and intellectual impairment?

A number of studies have also implicated pre-natal factors in the aetiology of dyscalculia.According to O'Malley & Nanson (2002),which of the following are not considered to be one of these?

Around a third of individuals with fragile X syndrome will exhibit symptoms of which other disorder?

In Phenylketonuria (PKU),phenylalanine and phenylpyruvic acid builds up in the body and irreparably damage the brain and central nervous system by preventing:

Use of both cocaine and crack cocaine by a pregnant mother can lead to babies being physically addicted to the drug before birth.These babies are known as:

Between ________ of those diagnosed with specific developmental reading problems are likely to be boys.

The prognosis for stuttering is good,with around what percentage of sufferers overcoming the problem before they start school?

The majority of individuals with Down Syndrome have moderate to severe intellectual impairment with a measurable IQ usually between:

Children born to teenage mothers are at increased risk of which of the following?

One of the most marked and sustained features of autistic spectrum disorder is:

Down Syndrome can be identified pre-natally in high-risk parents by using a procedure which involves extracting and analysing the pregnant mother's amniotic fluid.This is recommended in the UK and US for mothers over what age?

Down syndrome risk is related to the age of the mother.For women aged 40 years the risk is:

Down Syndrome can be identified pre-natally in high-risk parents by using a procedure known as:

In individuals with multiple cognitive disabilities,extraordinary proficiency in one isolated skill is known as:

Mild or moderate intellectual disability tends to occur more frequently in which of the following groups?

Prevalence rates for Speech Sound Disorder are estimated to be around ________ in 6-7 year olds.

Employment opportunities are being made increasingly available to individuals with intellectual disabilities.Many are conscientious and valued workers employed in which of the normal work environments.Others with more specific needs may need to pursue employment within which of the following:

If a mother contracts rubella during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy,there is almost a 90% chance that the baby will develop congenital rubella syndrome (CRS),resulting in which of the following?

Down syndrome risk is related to the age of the mother.For women aged 20-24 years the risk is:

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Classification and Assessment in Clinical Psychology

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Treating Psychopathology

Clinical Practice

Anxiety and Stressor-Related Problems

Depression and Mood Disorders

Experiencing Psychosis: Schizophrenia Spectrum Problems

Substance Use Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual and Gender Problems

Personality Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders

Dissociative Experiences

Neurocognitive Disorders

Childhood and Adolescent Psychological Problems

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