Question 1

What are the three types of symptoms for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention 
B)  Inattention, distraction, hyperactivity 
C)  Inattention, impulsivity, distraction 
D)  None of these 
A)  Hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention 
B)  Inattention, distraction, hyperactivity 
C)  Inattention, impulsivity, distraction 
D)  None of these

Question 2

Robin is a 3-year-old girl who appears uninterested in people.She generally interacts with her mom only when she needs something.In some ways,Robin seems to be interested in her mother only as a tool to help her get what she wants.Robin would probably be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  autistic disorder. 
B)  Rett's disorder. 
C)  Asperger's disorder. 
D)  a learning disorder. 
A)  autistic disorder. 
B)  Rett's disorder. 
C)  Asperger's disorder. 
D)  a learning disorder.

Question 3

ADHA is found in about _________ of the child populations across all regions of the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  1% 
B)  5% 
C)  8% 
D)  10% 
A)  1% 
B)  5% 
C)  8% 
D)  10%

Question 4

Psychological disorders are considered developmental disorders when there is a

Accepted Answer

A)  change in symptoms over the lifespan. 
B)  genetic component to the disorder. 
C)  significant dysfunction during childhood. 
D)  general decline in functioning over time. 
A)  change in symptoms over the lifespan. 
B)  genetic component to the disorder. 
C)  significant dysfunction during childhood. 
D)  general decline in functioning over time.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is TRUE about ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children in the United States are more likely to receive a diagnosis of ADHD than children in other places. 
B)  Research consistently finds that maternal smoking is related to an increase in the likelihood of having a child with ADHD. 
C)  It is clear that a combination of behavioral and medical treatments is superior to medication alone. 
D)  a and b only 
A)  Children in the United States are more likely to receive a diagnosis of ADHD than children in other places. 
B)  Research consistently finds that maternal smoking is related to an increase in the likelihood of having a child with ADHD. 
C)  It is clear that a combination of behavioral and medical treatments is superior to medication alone. 
D)  a and b only

Question 6

The DSM-IV criteria for intellectual disability are an IQ of approximately

Accepted Answer

A)  70 or below and onset prior to age 18. 
B)  70 or below, deficits in adaptive functioning, and onset prior to age 18. 
C)  60 or below, deficits in communication, and onset prior to age 18. 
D)  65 or below and deficits in adaptive functioning. 
A)  70 or below and onset prior to age 18. 
B)  70 or below, deficits in adaptive functioning, and onset prior to age 18. 
C)  60 or below, deficits in communication, and onset prior to age 18. 
D)  65 or below and deficits in adaptive functioning.

Question 7

All of the following are types of learning disorders in DSM-IV-TR EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  reading disorder. 
B)  mathematics disorder. 
C)  school performance disorder. 
D)  disorder of written expression. 
A)  reading disorder. 
B)  mathematics disorder. 
C)  school performance disorder. 
D)  disorder of written expression.

Question 8

A criticism of the research by Lovaas (1987)has questioned

Accepted Answer

A)  the lack of replicating the findings. 
B)  the expense and time for the treatment. 
C)  the nature of the experimental groups. 
D)  the numerous confounds in the study. 
A)  the lack of replicating the findings. 
B)  the expense and time for the treatment. 
C)  the nature of the experimental groups. 
D)  the numerous confounds in the study.

Question 9

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic disorder that causes intellectual disability. 
B)  cluster of symptoms displayed by some intellectually disabled individuals. 
C)  form of cerebral palsy. 
D)  viral infection that causes intellectual disability. 
A)  genetic disorder that causes intellectual disability. 
B)  cluster of symptoms displayed by some intellectually disabled individuals. 
C)  form of cerebral palsy. 
D)  viral infection that causes intellectual disability.

Question 10

Monte is a 3-year-old boy recently diagnosed with autism.He appears completely unresponsive to his parents and shows no indication of any language development.Monte seems uninterested in communication of any kind and has significant rituals such as lining up his toys and realigning them every few minutes.He becomes hysterical if anyone interrupts his ritualistic activity.On an IQ assessment designed for very young children,Monte's score was extremely low.His prognosis is poor primarily because of

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of language acquisition and low IQ. 
B)  low IQ and early age of onset. 
C)  early age of onset and lack of language acquisition. 
D)  ritualistic behavior and disinterest in his parents. 
A)  lack of language acquisition and low IQ. 
B)  low IQ and early age of onset. 
C)  early age of onset and lack of language acquisition. 
D)  ritualistic behavior and disinterest in his parents.

Question 11

Most autistic individuals develop symptoms of the disorder ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  at birth 
B)  by age one 
C)  by age three 
D)  by teen years 
A)  at birth 
B)  by age one 
C)  by age three 
D)  by teen years

Question 12

Organic forms of intellectual disability are disproportionately related to

Accepted Answer

A)  low IQ. 
B)  high IQ. 
C)  moderate IQ. 
D)  emotional IQ. 
A)  low IQ. 
B)  high IQ. 
C)  moderate IQ. 
D)  emotional IQ.

What are the three types of symptoms for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

Robin is a 3-year-old girl who appears uninterested in people.She generally interacts with her mom only when she needs something.In some ways,Robin seems to be interested in her mother only as a tool to help her get what she wants.Robin would probably be diagnosed with

ADHA is found in about _________ of the child populations across all regions of the world.

Psychological disorders are considered developmental disorders when there is a

Which of the following statements is TRUE about ADHD?

The DSM-IV criteria for intellectual disability are an IQ of approximately

All of the following are types of learning disorders in DSM-IV-TR EXCEPT

A criticism of the research by Lovaas (1987)has questioned

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is an example of a

Most autistic individuals develop symptoms of the disorder ________.

Organic forms of intellectual disability are disproportionately related to

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Exam 14: Developmental Disorders

What are the three types of symptoms for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

Robin is a 3-year-old girl who appears uninterested in people.She generally interacts with her mom only when she needs something.In some ways,Robin seems to be interested in her mother only as a tool to help her get what she wants.Robin would probably be diagnosed with

ADHA is found in about _________ of the child populations across all regions of the world.

Psychological disorders are considered developmental disorders when there is a

Which of the following statements is TRUE about ADHD?

The DSM-IV criteria for intellectual disability are an IQ of approximately

All of the following are types of learning disorders in DSM-IV-TR EXCEPT

A criticism of the research by Lovaas (1987)has questioned

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is an example of a

Most autistic individuals develop symptoms of the disorder ________.

Organic forms of intellectual disability are disproportionately related to

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

Filters