Question 1

Why is there a high rate of comorbidity between ADHD and other psychiatric disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals who are susceptible to ADHD are also susceptible to other psychiatric problems. 
B)  Researchers do not know why the overlap exists. 
C)  ADHD can be the cause of other psychiatric problems. 
D)  Professionals are more likely to identify an individual with psychiatric problems if the individual has already been identified as having ADHD. 
A)  Individuals who are susceptible to ADHD are also susceptible to other psychiatric problems. 
B)  Researchers do not know why the overlap exists. 
C)  ADHD can be the cause of other psychiatric problems. 
D)  Professionals are more likely to identify an individual with psychiatric problems if the individual has already been identified as having ADHD.

Question 2

The majority of individuals identified as ADHD fit into which profile?

Accepted Answer

A)  ADHD-predominantly inattentive type 
B)  ADHD-predominantly hyperactive type 
C)  ADHD-predominantly impulsive type 
D)  ADHD-combined type 
A)  ADHD-predominantly inattentive type 
B)  ADHD-predominantly hyperactive type 
C)  ADHD-predominantly impulsive type 
D)  ADHD-combined type

Question 3

Current IDEA legislation recognizes ADHD as a separate disability category.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What may be the danger(s)of using medication to treat ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negative side effects associated with the medication 
B)  Risks involved in managing medication within the school 
C)  The reliance on medication may result in less accountability of the student and professionals for certain behaviors 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Negative side effects associated with the medication 
B)  Risks involved in managing medication within the school 
C)  The reliance on medication may result in less accountability of the student and professionals for certain behaviors 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

What is a likely reason the prevalence of ADHD continues to grow?

Accepted Answer

Greater awareness of

Question 6

All of the following are developmental features that distinguish ADHD from typical patterns of behavior in young children except

Accepted Answer

A)  Inability to learn in a traditional classroom environment 
B)  Chronic over time 
C)  Generally pervasive across situations 
D)  Deviant from age-based standards 
A)  Inability to learn in a traditional classroom environment 
B)  Chronic over time 
C)  Generally pervasive across situations 
D)  Deviant from age-based standards

Question 7

Which is the term used to describe the process that focuses on determining the purpose or function that a particular behavior serves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Analysis of behavior 
B)  Functional behavior assessment 
C)  Functional identification 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Analysis of behavior 
B)  Functional behavior assessment 
C)  Functional identification 
D)  None of the above

Question 8

What is a good recommendation for a teacher who is working with a student with ADHD struggling with written expression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide the student with more written assignments to allow the student to practice 
B)  Allow the student to use a word processor, typewriter, and so on 
C)  Have peers critique the student's written work 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Provide the student with more written assignments to allow the student to practice 
B)  Allow the student to use a word processor, typewriter, and so on 
C)  Have peers critique the student's written work 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

What is the term used to describe the situation in which an individual's behavior grows worse as psychostimulant medication wears off?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rebound result 
B)  Rebound consequence 
C)  Rebound effect 
D)  Rebound period 
A)  Rebound result 
B)  Rebound consequence 
C)  Rebound effect 
D)  Rebound period

Question 10

What is the most salient feature of ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression 
B)  Academic underachievement 
C)  Academic high achievement 
D)  High absenteeism 
A)  Depression 
B)  Academic underachievement 
C)  Academic high achievement 
D)  High absenteeism

Question 11

If a student is found ineligible for special education, general educators are not required to accommodate individual differences and learning styles of children who exhibit ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the term used to describe the situation in which a child who normally displays behaviors characteristic of ADHD does not display such behaviors when evaluated by a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Doctor's o

Question 13

Identify at least three of the potential side effects associated with the use of psychostimulants in the management of ADHD.What role/responsibility does the classroom teacher play with regard to student medication?

Accepted Answer

Typical side effects of using psychostim

Question 14

The correlation between which of these environmental factors and ADHD is supported by research?

Accepted Answer

A)  An excess of sugar 
B)  Overexposure to television 
C)  Maternal smoking 
D)  Food additives 
A)  An excess of sugar 
B)  Overexposure to television 
C)  Maternal smoking 
D)  Food additives

Question 15

The doctor's office effect is a known phenomenon where children present free of symptoms in novel and structured situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Students with ADHD are typically
A) Homeschooled
B) In self-contained classrooms
C) In general education classrooms
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Students with ADHD are typically
A) Homeschooled
B) In...

Question 17

Psychostimulants prove ineffective in approximately how many instances?

Accepted Answer

A)  10%-15% of the time 
B)  5%-10% of the time 
C)  30%-40% of the time 
D)  25%-30% of the time 
A)  10%-15% of the time 
B)  5%-10% of the time 
C)  30%-40% of the time 
D)  25%-30% of the time

Question 18

The term comorbidity is used to describe

Accepted Answer

A)  An overlap of multiple conditions 
B)  A condition for which there is no cure 
C)  Something that is easy to diagnose and treat 
D)  A rare blood disease 
A)  An overlap of multiple conditions 
B)  A condition for which there is no cure 
C)  Something that is easy to diagnose and treat 
D)  A rare blood disease

Question 19

There are several medical and psychological tests to definitively determine ADHD for adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Self-regulation techniques are useful in both special and general education classrooms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Why is there a high rate of comorbidity between ADHD and other psychiatric disorders?

The majority of individuals identified as ADHD fit into which profile?

Current IDEA legislation recognizes ADHD as a separate disability category.

What may be the danger(s)of using medication to treat ADHD?

What is a likely reason the prevalence of ADHD continues to grow?

All of the following are developmental features that distinguish ADHD from typical patterns of behavior in young children except

Which is the term used to describe the process that focuses on determining the purpose or function that a particular behavior serves?

What is a good recommendation for a teacher who is working with a student with ADHD struggling with written expression?

What is the term used to describe the situation in which an individual's behavior grows worse as psychostimulant medication wears off?

What is the most salient feature of ADHD?

If a student is found ineligible for special education, general educators are not required to accommodate individual differences and learning styles of children who exhibit ADHD.

What is the term used to describe the situation in which a child who normally displays behaviors characteristic of ADHD does not display such behaviors when evaluated by a doctor?

Identify at least three of the potential side effects associated with the use of psychostimulants in the management of ADHD.What role/responsibility does the classroom teacher play with regard to student medication?

The correlation between which of these environmental factors and ADHD is supported by research?

The doctor's office effect is a known phenomenon where children present free of symptoms in novel and structured situations.

Students with ADHD are typically A) Homeschooled B) In self-contained classrooms C) In general education classrooms D) None of the above

Psychostimulants prove ineffective in approximately how many instances?

The term comorbidity is used to describe

There are several medical and psychological tests to definitively determine ADHD for adults.

Self-regulation techniques are useful in both special and general education classrooms.

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Exam 8: Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Why is there a high rate of comorbidity between ADHD and other psychiatric disorders?

The majority of individuals identified as ADHD fit into which profile?

Current IDEA legislation recognizes ADHD as a separate disability category.

What may be the danger(s)of using medication to treat ADHD?

What is a likely reason the prevalence of ADHD continues to grow?

All of the following are developmental features that distinguish ADHD from typical patterns of behavior in young children except

Which is the term used to describe the process that focuses on determining the purpose or function that a particular behavior serves?

What is a good recommendation for a teacher who is working with a student with ADHD struggling with written expression?

What is the term used to describe the situation in which an individual's behavior grows worse as psychostimulant medication wears off?

What is the most salient feature of ADHD?

If a student is found ineligible for special education, general educators are not required to accommodate individual differences and learning styles of children who exhibit ADHD.

What is the term used to describe the situation in which a child who normally displays behaviors characteristic of ADHD does not display such behaviors when evaluated by a doctor?

Identify at least three of the potential side effects associated with the use of psychostimulants in the management of ADHD.What role/responsibility does the classroom teacher play with regard to student medication?

The correlation between which of these environmental factors and ADHD is supported by research?

The doctor's office effect is a known phenomenon where children present free of symptoms in novel and structured situations.

Students with ADHD are typically A) Homeschooled B) In self-contained classrooms C) In general education classrooms D) None of the above

Psychostimulants prove ineffective in approximately how many instances?

The term comorbidity is used to describe

There are several medical and psychological tests to definitively determine ADHD for adults.

Self-regulation techniques are useful in both special and general education classrooms.

Special Education in Context People Concepts and Perspectives

Policies Practices and Programs

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Parents Families and Exceptionality

Assistive Technology

Individuals With Intellectual Disability

Individuals With Learning Disabilities

Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments

Individuals With Hearing Impairments

Individuals With Visual Impairments

Individuals With Physical Disabilities Health Disabilities and Related Lowincidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

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