Question 1

Among milder mentally retarded individuals, the etiology:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is based upon localized brain dysfunction. 
B)  Is subtle deficits in brain functioning exacerbated by social conditions and environmental stress. 
C)  Is motivation and limited exposure to academic material. 
D)  Is based almost entirely on genetics. 
A)  Is based upon localized brain dysfunction. 
B)  Is subtle deficits in brain functioning exacerbated by social conditions and environmental stress. 
C)  Is motivation and limited exposure to academic material. 
D)  Is based almost entirely on genetics.

Question 2

If differences were found between parents of autistic children and parents of normal children, what problem of interpretation would limit assumptions that the parents caused the disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Third variable 
B)  Directionality 
C)  Correlational 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Third variable 
B)  Directionality 
C)  Correlational 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

The identification of intellectual disability disorder is typically made

Accepted Answer

A)  Before birth, through amniocentesis. 
B)  During infancy. 
C)  When the child starts school. 
D)  When the child begins puberty. 
A)  Before birth, through amniocentesis. 
B)  During infancy. 
C)  When the child starts school. 
D)  When the child begins puberty.

Question 4

The ________ is the belief that, among boys at risk for conduct disorder, there is a substantial increase in violence during adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A)  acceleration hypothesis 
B)  intensification hypothesis 
C)  age crime curve hypothesis 
D)  the bump hypothesis 
A)  acceleration hypothesis 
B)  intensification hypothesis 
C)  age crime curve hypothesis 
D)  the bump hypothesis

Question 5

Applied behaviour analysis is a successful component of treatment for people with intellectual disability disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Among recent findings on brain functioning among people with learning disabilities has been:

Accepted Answer

A)  Differences in temporal lobe functioning. 
B)  Similarities in frontal lobe glucose metabolism. 
C)  Differences in neuron structure in the language area of the cortex. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  Differences in temporal lobe functioning. 
B)  Similarities in frontal lobe glucose metabolism. 
C)  Differences in neuron structure in the language area of the cortex. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 7

Several Canadian studies have shown that children with a diagnosis of ________ and ________ are highly likely to progress to adult psychopathic patterns of antisocial personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  ADHD; expressive language disorder 
B)  conduct disorder; oppositional defiant disorder 
C)  ADHD; conduct disorder 
D)  oppositional defiant disorder; expressive language disorder 
A)  ADHD; expressive language disorder 
B)  conduct disorder; oppositional defiant disorder 
C)  ADHD; conduct disorder 
D)  oppositional defiant disorder; expressive language disorder

Question 8

The generalist genes hypothesis for learning disorders states that:

Accepted Answer

A)  The genes that affect one ability are different from the genes that affect a different ability 
B)  The genes that affect one ability are much the same genes that affect a different ability 
C)  The genes responsible for learning disorders are also responsible for a host of other mental health conditions 
D)  The genes responsible for learning disorders are too general to be identifies 
A)  The genes that affect one ability are different from the genes that affect a different ability 
B)  The genes that affect one ability are much the same genes that affect a different ability 
C)  The genes responsible for learning disorders are also responsible for a host of other mental health conditions 
D)  The genes responsible for learning disorders are too general to be identifies

Question 9

________________ is/are the leading health problem(s) that Canadian children face after infancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
B)  Conduct disorder 
C)  Learning disorders 
D)  Mental health problems in general 
A)  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
B)  Conduct disorder 
C)  Learning disorders 
D)  Mental health problems in general

Question 10

The term learning disability covers which DSM disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Learning, communication, and motor skills disorders 
B)  ADHD, learning, and communication disorders 
C)  ADHD, learning, and motor skills disorders 
D)  ODD, learning, and communication disorders 
A)  Learning, communication, and motor skills disorders 
B)  ADHD, learning, and communication disorders 
C)  ADHD, learning, and motor skills disorders 
D)  ODD, learning, and communication disorders

Question 11

Raymond is a constant source of problems for his third grade teacher, as he is out of his seat every time she turns around, talking to other children, looking to see what is on their desks or outside the window, or simply walking up to the front of the classroom to converse with the teacher. Which of the following interventions would probably be most effective in improving Raymond's school behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Operant conditioning 
B)  Stimulant medication 
C)  Long term psychodynamic treatment 
D)  Cognitive-behaviour therapy aimed at reducing impulsivity 
A)  Operant conditioning 
B)  Stimulant medication 
C)  Long term psychodynamic treatment 
D)  Cognitive-behaviour therapy aimed at reducing impulsivity

Question 12

If you knew that a child on a playground had ADHD, but you did not know which one, you:

Accepted Answer

A)  Would be able to immediately pick that child out. 
B)  Only identify that child after an outburst. 
C)  Have difficulty distinguishing the child from all the others. 
D)  Would observe a child playing alone, away from the group. 
A)  Would be able to immediately pick that child out. 
B)  Only identify that child after an outburst. 
C)  Have difficulty distinguishing the child from all the others. 
D)  Would observe a child playing alone, away from the group.

Question 13

Asperger's syndrome has been found to be a distinctly different disorder than autism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How did Canadian researcher Virginia Douglas first revolutionize the study and understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  She was the first to suggest the use of Ritalin. 
B)  She was the first to draw attention to the phenomenon of hyperactivity. 
C)  She was the first to note problems with sustained attention. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  She was the first to suggest the use of Ritalin. 
B)  She was the first to draw attention to the phenomenon of hyperactivity. 
C)  She was the first to note problems with sustained attention. 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

Most children can be mean at times and do mean things. What differentiates a 'normal' child who does these things from a child with conduct disorder?

Accepted Answer

Most children indeed go through phases w

Question 16

The number of youth who experience mental health challenges are likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  Over reported 
B)  Underreported 
C)  Accurately reported 
D)  Unknown - there are few reliable statistics for children's mental health 
A)  Over reported 
B)  Underreported 
C)  Accurately reported 
D)  Unknown - there are few reliable statistics for children's mental health

Question 17

Autism is caused by distant, uncaring parenting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Research demonstrates that oppositional defiant disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A mild form of conduct disorder 
B)  An extreme form of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
C)  A separate disorder from other similar ones 
D)  A construction of modern life 
A)  A mild form of conduct disorder 
B)  An extreme form of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
C)  A separate disorder from other similar ones 
D)  A construction of modern life

Question 19

It is easier to prevent conduct disorder than to treat it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently made the following recommendations regarding autistic disorder (ASD):

Accepted Answer

A)  That all 18- and 24-month-olds be screened for ASD 
B)  That all 12- and 18-month-olds be screened for ASD 
C)  That all newborns be screened for ASD 
D)  That maternal screening be conducted for pregnant mothers at risk 
A)  That all 18- and 24-month-olds be screened for ASD 
B)  That all 12- and 18-month-olds be screened for ASD 
C)  That all newborns be screened for ASD 
D)  That maternal screening be conducted for pregnant mothers at risk

Among milder mentally retarded individuals, the etiology:

If differences were found between parents of autistic children and parents of normal children, what problem of interpretation would limit assumptions that the parents caused the disorder?

The identification of intellectual disability disorder is typically made

The ________ is the belief that, among boys at risk for conduct disorder, there is a substantial increase in violence during adolescence.

Applied behaviour analysis is a successful component of treatment for people with intellectual disability disorder.

Among recent findings on brain functioning among people with learning disabilities has been:

Several Canadian studies have shown that children with a diagnosis of and are highly likely to progress to adult psychopathic patterns of antisocial personality disorder.

The generalist genes hypothesis for learning disorders states that:

________________ is/are the leading health problem(s) that Canadian children face after infancy.

The term learning disability covers which DSM disorders?

If you knew that a child on a playground had ADHD, but you did not know which one, you:

Asperger's syndrome has been found to be a distinctly different disorder than autism.

How did Canadian researcher Virginia Douglas first revolutionize the study and understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Most children can be mean at times and do mean things. What differentiates a 'normal' child who does these things from a child with conduct disorder?

The number of youth who experience mental health challenges are likely:

Autism is caused by distant, uncaring parenting.

Research demonstrates that oppositional defiant disorder is:

It is easier to prevent conduct disorder than to treat it.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently made the following recommendations regarding autistic disorder (ASD):

Introduction Definitional And Historical Considerations, And Canada’s Mental Health System

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Aging and Issues in Psychological Disorders

Outcomes And Issues In Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 15: Disorders of Childhood

Among milder mentally retarded individuals, the etiology:

If differences were found between parents of autistic children and parents of normal children, what problem of interpretation would limit assumptions that the parents caused the disorder?

The identification of intellectual disability disorder is typically made

The ________ is the belief that, among boys at risk for conduct disorder, there is a substantial increase in violence during adolescence.

Applied behaviour analysis is a successful component of treatment for people with intellectual disability disorder.

Among recent findings on brain functioning among people with learning disabilities has been:

Several Canadian studies have shown that children with a diagnosis of ________ and ________ are highly likely to progress to adult psychopathic patterns of antisocial personality disorder.

The generalist genes hypothesis for learning disorders states that:

________________ is/are the leading health problem(s) that Canadian children face after infancy.

The term learning disability covers which DSM disorders?

If you knew that a child on a playground had ADHD, but you did not know which one, you:

Asperger's syndrome has been found to be a distinctly different disorder than autism.

How did Canadian researcher Virginia Douglas first revolutionize the study and understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Most children can be mean at times and do mean things. What differentiates a 'normal' child who does these things from a child with conduct disorder?

The number of youth who experience mental health challenges are likely:

Autism is caused by distant, uncaring parenting.

Research demonstrates that oppositional defiant disorder is:

It is easier to prevent conduct disorder than to treat it.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently made the following recommendations regarding autistic disorder (ASD):

Introduction Definitional And Historical Considerations, And Canada’s Mental Health System

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Aging and Issues in Psychological Disorders

Outcomes And Issues In Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters

Several Canadian studies have shown that children with a diagnosis of and are highly likely to progress to adult psychopathic patterns of antisocial personality disorder.