Question 1

Ron is a nine-year-old boy recently diagnosed with ADHD.His parents have chosen a combined approach to treatment,which will most likely involve

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A) new experimental medications and behavior therapy. 
B) no medication, but a combination of behavioral therapy and parent training. 
C) medication such as Ritalin and behavior therapy. 
D) medication such as Ritalin and psychoanalysis. 
A) new experimental medications and behavior therapy. 
B) no medication, but a combination of behavioral therapy and parent training. 
C) medication such as Ritalin and behavior therapy. 
D) medication such as Ritalin and psychoanalysis.

Question 2

Which of the following is used for a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease dementia?

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A) Psychological testing 
B) Mental status exam 
C) Autopsy 
D) Reported observations of the patient by family members 
A) Psychological testing 
B) Mental status exam 
C) Autopsy 
D) Reported observations of the patient by family members

Question 3

Seventy-two-year-old Mrs.Kane recently hit her head during an auto accident.Ever since then,she has been unable to remember the most basic things.For example,when shown a pencil,a ruler,and a phone,Mrs.Kane can name each object,but cannot recall these objects five minutes later.In all other ways,she appears normal.Mrs.Kane's diagnosis would probably be

Accepted Answer

A) major neurocognitive disorder. 
B) delirium. 
C) amnestic disorder. 
D) organic brain damage. 
A) major neurocognitive disorder. 
B) delirium. 
C) amnestic disorder. 
D) organic brain damage.

Question 4

Four-year-old Susan has just been diagnosed with autism.Research suggests that her chances of never developing speech proficiency sufficient to communicate her needs are about ____ percent.

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A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 33 
D) 75 
A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 33 
D) 75

Question 5

Of the following,the most accurate statement with regard to the genetic influences of ADHD is that

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A) there are no known genetic influences. 
B) there appears to be a single gene influence. 
C) there appear to be multiple genetic influences. 
D) defects on the Y chromosome are the major influence. 
A) there are no known genetic influences. 
B) there appears to be a single gene influence. 
C) there appear to be multiple genetic influences. 
D) defects on the Y chromosome are the major influence.

Question 6

Describe the benefits and disadvantages of medication treatment versus non-medication treatments for ADHD.Make sure to include discussion of the medications and therapy procedures used in the treatment of this disorder.

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Treatment for ADHD has proceeded on two

Question 7

The ratio of boys to girls for ADHD is

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A) about equal, or 1:1. 
B) approximately 2 boys to every 1 girl. 
C) approximately 3 boys to every 1 girl. 
D) more than 10 boys to every 1 girl. 
A) about equal, or 1:1. 
B) approximately 2 boys to every 1 girl. 
C) approximately 3 boys to every 1 girl. 
D) more than 10 boys to every 1 girl.

Question 8

One hypothesis to explain the observed differences in the rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia for individuals of varying educational level is that

Accepted Answer

A) the abilities acquired through formal education help compensate for some of the deficits of the disorder. 
B) the type of mental activity associated with formal education places an additional burden on the brain that makes symptoms worse once a person has the disorder. 
C) knowledge acquired through formal education helps one avoid exposure to environmental stimuli that might influence the disorder. 
D) the type of work that most college graduates pursue is less likely to expose the individual to the stressors associated with the disorder. 
A) the abilities acquired through formal education help compensate for some of the deficits of the disorder. 
B) the type of mental activity associated with formal education places an additional burden on the brain that makes symptoms worse once a person has the disorder. 
C) knowledge acquired through formal education helps one avoid exposure to environmental stimuli that might influence the disorder. 
D) the type of work that most college graduates pursue is less likely to expose the individual to the stressors associated with the disorder.

Question 9

ADHD is estimated to occur in about ____ percent of adults.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 8 
D) 14 
A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 8 
D) 14

Question 10

A new variant of ________ may be linked to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE),or "mad cow disease."

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A) Huntington's disease 
B) Pick's disease 
C) Alzheimer's disease 
D) Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease 
A) Huntington's disease 
B) Pick's disease 
C) Alzheimer's disease 
D) Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease

Question 11

Recent research has demonstrated all of the below regarding ADHD's causes

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A) It is considered to be highly influenced by genetics with a relatively small role played by environmental influences. 
B) It is related to interactions among  multiple genes 
C) It appears be related to the neurotransmitter dopamine. 
D) It is primarily due to physical brain damage. 
A) It is considered to be highly influenced by genetics with a relatively small role played by environmental influences. 
B) It is related to interactions among  multiple genes 
C) It appears be related to the neurotransmitter dopamine. 
D) It is primarily due to physical brain damage.

Question 12

Children diagnosed with ADHD tend to be

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A) Children diagnosed with ADHD tend to be 
B) no more or less popular than other children. 
C) unpopular with other children. 
D) uninterested in socialization. 
A) Children diagnosed with ADHD tend to be 
B) no more or less popular than other children. 
C) unpopular with other children. 
D) uninterested in socialization.

Question 13

Which is the most accurate statement regarding the causes of intellectual disability?

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A) It is caused by genetics. 
B) It has four known causes. 
C) It is caused by either substances or trauma. 
D) It has hundreds of known causes. 
A) It is caused by genetics. 
B) It has four known causes. 
C) It is caused by either substances or trauma. 
D) It has hundreds of known causes.

Question 14

The condition formerly called dementia pugilistica is diagnosed primarily in

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A) baseball players. 
B) boxers. 
C) bowlers. 
D) basketball players. 
A) baseball players. 
B) boxers. 
C) bowlers. 
D) basketball players.

Question 15

Delirium brought on by withdrawal from alcohol or other drugs is generally treated

Accepted Answer

A) with rest and reassurance. 
B) with antipsychotic medication. 
C) with antidepressant medication. 
D) by restraining the patient until the withdrawal symptoms are over. 
A) with rest and reassurance. 
B) with antipsychotic medication. 
C) with antidepressant medication. 
D) by restraining the patient until the withdrawal symptoms are over.

Question 16

Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease  neurocognitive disorder typically appear between the ages of

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A) 40 and 50. 
B) 50 and 60. 
C) 60 and 70. 
D) 70 and 80. 
A) 40 and 50. 
B) 50 and 60. 
C) 60 and 70. 
D) 70 and 80.

Question 17

Major neurocognitive disorder due to HIV is more likely to cause ________ than Alzheimer's disease dementia.

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A) death 
B) short-term memory loss 
C) long-term memory loss 
D) severe depression 
A) death 
B) short-term memory loss 
C) long-term memory loss 
D) severe depression

Question 18

According to research,the intellectual and educational improvements the children with autism made appeared to be

Accepted Answer

A) transient. 
B) fairly permanent. 
C) little different from the control group, thus clinically insignificant. 
D) little different from the control group, but still statistically significant. 
A) transient. 
B) fairly permanent. 
C) little different from the control group, thus clinically insignificant. 
D) little different from the control group, but still statistically significant.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true about vascular neurocognitive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) The prevalence rate is 25 percent for those over age 80. 
B) The risk for women is slightly higher than men. 
C) The outcome is similar to that of Alzheimer's disease. 
D) The onset is about the same as for Alzheimer's disease. 
A) The prevalence rate is 25 percent for those over age 80. 
B) The risk for women is slightly higher than men. 
C) The outcome is similar to that of Alzheimer's disease. 
D) The onset is about the same as for Alzheimer's disease.

Question 20

Patients with Alzheimer's disease major neurocognitive disorder benefit from medications that work by

Accepted Answer

A) preventing the breakdown of acetylcholine. 
B) enhancing the level of dopamine. 
C) preventing the reuptake of serotonin. 
D) unknown processes. 
A) preventing the breakdown of acetylcholine. 
B) enhancing the level of dopamine. 
C) preventing the reuptake of serotonin. 
D) unknown processes.

Ron is a nine-year-old boy recently diagnosed with ADHD.His parents have chosen a combined approach to treatment,which will most likely involve

Which of the following is used for a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease dementia?

Four-year-old Susan has just been diagnosed with autism.Research suggests that her chances of never developing speech proficiency sufficient to communicate her needs are about ____ percent.

Of the following,the most accurate statement with regard to the genetic influences of ADHD is that

Describe the benefits and disadvantages of medication treatment versus non-medication treatments for ADHD.Make sure to include discussion of the medications and therapy procedures used in the treatment of this disorder.

The ratio of boys to girls for ADHD is

One hypothesis to explain the observed differences in the rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia for individuals of varying educational level is that

ADHD is estimated to occur in about ____ percent of adults.

A new variant of ________ may be linked to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE),or "mad cow disease."

Recent research has demonstrated all of the below regarding ADHD's causes

Children diagnosed with ADHD tend to be

Which is the most accurate statement regarding the causes of intellectual disability?

The condition formerly called dementia pugilistica is diagnosed primarily in

Delirium brought on by withdrawal from alcohol or other drugs is generally treated

Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease neurocognitive disorder typically appear between the ages of

Major neurocognitive disorder due to HIV is more likely to cause ________ than Alzheimer's disease dementia.

According to research,the intellectual and educational improvements the children with autism made appeared to be

Which of the following statements is true about vascular neurocognitive disorder?

Patients with Alzheimer's disease major neurocognitive disorder benefit from medications that work by

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Exam 13: Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Ron is a nine-year-old boy recently diagnosed with ADHD.His parents have chosen a combined approach to treatment,which will most likely involve

Which of the following is used for a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease dementia?

Four-year-old Susan has just been diagnosed with autism.Research suggests that her chances of never developing speech proficiency sufficient to communicate her needs are about ____ percent.

Of the following,the most accurate statement with regard to the genetic influences of ADHD is that

Describe the benefits and disadvantages of medication treatment versus non-medication treatments for ADHD.Make sure to include discussion of the medications and therapy procedures used in the treatment of this disorder.

The ratio of boys to girls for ADHD is

One hypothesis to explain the observed differences in the rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia for individuals of varying educational level is that

ADHD is estimated to occur in about ____ percent of adults.

A new variant of ________ may be linked to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE),or "mad cow disease."

Recent research has demonstrated all of the below regarding ADHD's causes

Children diagnosed with ADHD tend to be

Which is the most accurate statement regarding the causes of intellectual disability?

The condition formerly called dementia pugilistica is diagnosed primarily in

Delirium brought on by withdrawal from alcohol or other drugs is generally treated

Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease neurocognitive disorder typically appear between the ages of

Major neurocognitive disorder due to HIV is more likely to cause ________ than Alzheimer's disease dementia.

According to research,the intellectual and educational improvements the children with autism made appeared to be

Which of the following statements is true about vascular neurocognitive disorder?

Patients with Alzheimer's disease major neurocognitive disorder benefit from medications that work by

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context.

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology.

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating and Sleep Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders.

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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