Question 1

Modern treatment programs for autism generally involve

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Researchers,studying the brain of individuals with autism,suggest that one area of the brain that may be involved with the disorder is the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  brain stem 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  amygdala 
D)  reticular formation 
A)  brain stem 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  amygdala 
D)  reticular formation

Question 3

The most accurate statement with regard to the genetic influences of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is

Accepted Answer

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 4

All of the following are problems observed to result from learning disorders EXCEPT _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  low employment 
B)  school drop-out 
C)  drug abuse 
D)  suicidal ideation and attempts 
A)  low employment 
B)  school drop-out 
C)  drug abuse 
D)  suicidal ideation and attempts

Question 5

An individual with an IQ score of 35 would be classified with __________ intellectual disability.

Accepted Answer

A)  mild 
B)  moderate 
C)  severe 
D)  profound 
A)  mild 
B)  moderate 
C)  severe 
D)  profound

Question 6

Cross-cultural research has indicated that autism is

Accepted Answer

A)  universal across cultures and countries. 
B)  predominantly found in the United States. 
C)  predominantly found in Western cultures and countries. 
D)  more common in wealthy countries. 
A)  universal across cultures and countries. 
B)  predominantly found in the United States. 
C)  predominantly found in Western cultures and countries. 
D)  more common in wealthy countries.

Question 7

Ron is a 9-year-old boy recently diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.His parents have chosen a combined approach to treatment,which will most likely involve

Accepted Answer

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 8

Studies with identical twins have indicated that reading disorders

Accepted Answer

A)  run in families. 
B)  have no genetic component. 
C)  are influenced more by learning than genetics. 
D)  have a smaller genetic component than mathematics disorders. 
A)  run in families. 
B)  have no genetic component. 
C)  are influenced more by learning than genetics. 
D)  have a smaller genetic component than mathematics disorders.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with Down syndrome are at an increased risk for dementia of the Alzheimer's type. 
B)  As the age of the mother increases, the chance of having a child with Down syndrome also increases. 
C)  Down syndrome is also known as Fragile-X syndrome. 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  People with Down syndrome are at an increased risk for dementia of the Alzheimer's type. 
B)  As the age of the mother increases, the chance of having a child with Down syndrome also increases. 
C)  Down syndrome is also known as Fragile-X syndrome. 
D)  Both a and b

Question 10

Research on supported employment indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  the practice can be cost-effective. 
B)  the costs outweigh the benefits. 
C)  the mentally retarded rarely find meaningful jobs. 
D)  mentally retarded individuals cannot be a productive part of society. 
A)  the practice can be cost-effective. 
B)  the costs outweigh the benefits. 
C)  the mentally retarded rarely find meaningful jobs. 
D)  mentally retarded individuals cannot be a productive part of society.

Question 11

The study of how your genetic makeup influences your response to certain drugs is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior genetics 
B)  psychopharmocology 
C)  psychopharmocogenetics 
D)  psychogenetics 
A)  behavior genetics 
B)  psychopharmocology 
C)  psychopharmocogenetics 
D)  psychogenetics

Question 12

Research by Lovaas (1987)and others suggest that intervention for autism may be most effective when it is provided ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  at as young an age as possible 
B)  during adolescence 
C)  during late childhood/early adolescence 
D)  to adults 
A)  at as young an age as possible 
B)  during adolescence 
C)  during late childhood/early adolescence 
D)  to adults

Question 13

An alternative to using the discrepancy between IQ and achievement in identifying children with learning disorders is

Accepted Answer

A)  discrepancy prognosis. 
B)  learning intervention strategy. 
C)  response to intervention. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  discrepancy prognosis. 
B)  learning intervention strategy. 
C)  response to intervention. 
D)  none of the above

Question 14

The ability to perform "computer-like" mathematical calculations and other incredible skills that are sometimes associated with autistic individuals (such as the character in the movie Rain Man)are

Accepted Answer

A)  not typical of the disorder. 
B)  a defining symptom of the disorder. 
C)  fairly common but not present in every autistic individual. 
D)  a complete myth and not possible for any autistic individual. 
A)  not typical of the disorder. 
B)  a defining symptom of the disorder. 
C)  fairly common but not present in every autistic individual. 
D)  a complete myth and not possible for any autistic individual.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  careless mistakes 
B)  fidgeting 
C)  not waiting one's turn to answer questions 
D)  all of these 
A)  careless mistakes 
B)  fidgeting 
C)  not waiting one's turn to answer questions 
D)  all of these

Question 16

The results of behavioral treatment targeting the socialization deficits of individuals with autism have shown

Accepted Answer

A)  no improvement. 
B)  that those with autism can improve their socialization skills. 
C)  that those with autism can significantly improve their socialization skills. 
D)  that there is some improvement but it is not permanent. 
A)  no improvement. 
B)  that those with autism can improve their socialization skills. 
C)  that those with autism can significantly improve their socialization skills. 
D)  that there is some improvement but it is not permanent.

Question 17

An individual diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder will always present with

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperactive behavior that alternates with periods of distraction. 
B)  patterns of inattention or hyperactivity/impulsivity. 
C)  both patterns of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity. 
D)  periods of distraction that lead to hyperactive/impulsive behavior. 
A)  hyperactive behavior that alternates with periods of distraction. 
B)  patterns of inattention or hyperactivity/impulsivity. 
C)  both patterns of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity. 
D)  periods of distraction that lead to hyperactive/impulsive behavior.

Question 18

Joe is 24 years old,lives in a rural area,and works as a helper/stock boy in a small local store.Joe's IQ was tested when he was in elementary school and again in high school.His IQ score was about 65 and he did not finish high school.Joe lives in a guesthouse on his parents' farm,and although he does spend lots of time with his family,he takes care of himself.Based on the information provided,Joe should receive a diagnosis of ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  intellectual disability 
B)  borderline intellectual disability 
C)  learning disorder 
D)  no diagnosis 
A)  intellectual disability 
B)  borderline intellectual disability 
C)  learning disorder 
D)  no diagnosis

Question 19

Down syndrome can be detected by

Accepted Answer

A)  the first trimester of pregnancy. 
B)  only at birth. 
C)  ages 1-2. 
D)  adolescence. 
A)  the first trimester of pregnancy. 
B)  only at birth. 
C)  ages 1-2. 
D)  adolescence.

Question 20

Stimulant medications seem to treat ADHD because they

Accepted Answer

A)  reinforce the brain's ability to focus attention. 
B)  decrease emotional response. 
C)  distribute attention. 
D)  increase dream sleep. 
A)  reinforce the brain's ability to focus attention. 
B)  decrease emotional response. 
C)  distribute attention. 
D)  increase dream sleep.

Modern treatment programs for autism generally involve

Researchers,studying the brain of individuals with autism,suggest that one area of the brain that may be involved with the disorder is the ___________.

The most accurate statement with regard to the genetic influences of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is

All of the following are problems observed to result from learning disorders EXCEPT _____________.

An individual with an IQ score of 35 would be classified with __________ intellectual disability.

Cross-cultural research has indicated that autism is

Ron is a 9-year-old boy recently diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.His parents have chosen a combined approach to treatment,which will most likely involve

Studies with identical twins have indicated that reading disorders

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Research on supported employment indicates that

The study of how your genetic makeup influences your response to certain drugs is called _____________.

Research by Lovaas (1987)and others suggest that intervention for autism may be most effective when it is provided ______________.

An alternative to using the discrepancy between IQ and achievement in identifying children with learning disorders is

The ability to perform "computer-like" mathematical calculations and other incredible skills that are sometimes associated with autistic individuals (such as the character in the movie Rain Man)are

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

The results of behavioral treatment targeting the socialization deficits of individuals with autism have shown

An individual diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder will always present with

Down syndrome can be detected by

Stimulant medications seem to treat ADHD because they

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Research Methods

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Somatoform And Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders And Suicide

Eating And Sleep Disorders

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Personality Disorders

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Exam 14: Developmental Disorders

Modern treatment programs for autism generally involve

Researchers,studying the brain of individuals with autism,suggest that one area of the brain that may be involved with the disorder is the ___________.

The most accurate statement with regard to the genetic influences of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is

All of the following are problems observed to result from learning disorders EXCEPT _____________.

An individual with an IQ score of 35 would be classified with __________ intellectual disability.

Cross-cultural research has indicated that autism is

Ron is a 9-year-old boy recently diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.His parents have chosen a combined approach to treatment,which will most likely involve

Studies with identical twins have indicated that reading disorders

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Research on supported employment indicates that

The study of how your genetic makeup influences your response to certain drugs is called _____________.

Research by Lovaas (1987)and others suggest that intervention for autism may be most effective when it is provided ______________.

An alternative to using the discrepancy between IQ and achievement in identifying children with learning disorders is

The ability to perform "computer-like" mathematical calculations and other incredible skills that are sometimes associated with autistic individuals (such as the character in the movie Rain Man)are

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

The results of behavioral treatment targeting the socialization deficits of individuals with autism have shown

An individual diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder will always present with

Down syndrome can be detected by

Stimulant medications seem to treat ADHD because they

Abnormal Behavior In Historical Context

N Integrative Approach To Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety Disorders

Somatoform And Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders And Suicide

Eating And Sleep Disorders

Physical Disorders And Health Psychology

Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia And Other Psychotic Disorders

Cognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal And Ethical Issues

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