Question 1

Which of the following would be most distressing to a child with autism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soft, monotonous sounds 
B)  An everyday routine that stays the same 
C)  Altering a familiar environment 
D)  Not having a normal sleep pattern 
A)  Soft, monotonous sounds 
B)  An everyday routine that stays the same 
C)  Altering a familiar environment 
D)  Not having a normal sleep pattern

Question 2

George is in second grade and is having trouble. He frequently is out of his seat, looking at the work of other students and annoying them by making comments. He interrupts the teacher, blurts out answers before she finishes the question, and usually needs directions repeated multiple times. At home, his mother says he is always "on the go." The most likely diagnosis for George is ________

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct disorder. 
B)  oppositional defiant disorder. 
C)  separation anxiety disorder. 
D)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
A)  conduct disorder. 
B)  oppositional defiant disorder. 
C)  separation anxiety disorder. 
D)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Question 3

The most widely known and studied learning disorder is ________

Accepted Answer

A)  intellectual disability. 
B)  autism. 
C)  conduct disorder. 
D)  dyslexia. 
A)  intellectual disability. 
B)  autism. 
C)  conduct disorder. 
D)  dyslexia.

Question 4

Which of the following is a true statement about autism spectrum disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autism is caused by environmental factors like family environment. 
B)  Autism is acquired-there is no genetic component. 
C)  Autism is caused by exposure to chemical toxins during early development. 
D)  Autism is a complex disorder with a very strong heritable component. 
A)  Autism is caused by environmental factors like family environment. 
B)  Autism is acquired-there is no genetic component. 
C)  Autism is caused by exposure to chemical toxins during early development. 
D)  Autism is a complex disorder with a very strong heritable component.

Question 5

Orlando, 14, frequently twists his head uncontrollably and yelps or grunts. If he has not done this for several hours, he has a sensation that can only be relieved by engaging in these movements and sounds. Orlando has had this problem since he was 8. The most likely diagnosis is ________

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
B)  tic disorder. 
C)  Autism spectrum disorder. 
D)  Tourette's syndrome. 
A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
B)  tic disorder. 
C)  Autism spectrum disorder. 
D)  Tourette's syndrome.

Question 6

__________________ is(are) the most common of the childhood anxiety disorders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________________ is(are) the most common of the...

Question 7

Which ADHD medication is a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ritalin. 
B)  Pemoline 
C)  Strattera. 
D)  Adderall 
A)  Ritalin. 
B)  Pemoline 
C)  Strattera. 
D)  Adderall

Question 8

Effective treatments for conduct disorder usually involve ________

Accepted Answer

A)  removing the child from the environment that has fostered the maladaptive behavior. 
B)  legal intervention. 
C)  teaching the child basic moral lessons. 
D)  parental participation. 
A)  removing the child from the environment that has fostered the maladaptive behavior. 
B)  legal intervention. 
C)  teaching the child basic moral lessons. 
D)  parental participation.

Question 9

Prenatal exposure to _______ is related to depression in children.

Accepted Answer

A)  phenylalanine 
B)  protein 
C)  alcohol 
D)  allergens 
A)  phenylalanine 
B)  protein 
C)  alcohol 
D)  allergens

Question 10

Throughout his young life, Quincy, age 7, rarely wakes up in the morning to a dry bed. Quincy would be diagnosed as having ________

Accepted Answer

A)  primary functional encopresis. 
B)  secondary functional encopresis. 
C)  primary functional enuresis. 
D)  secondary functional enuresis. 
A)  primary functional encopresis. 
B)  secondary functional encopresis. 
C)  primary functional enuresis. 
D)  secondary functional enuresis.

Question 11

Despite what is shown in movies like Rain Man, most autistic children would not cope well being brought to a Las Vegas casino for the first time, because ________

Accepted Answer

A)  they are afraid of large groups of people. 
B)  they would want to touch things they weren't allowed to touch. 
C)  they would be so excited by all the sights and sounds they would become over-agitated. 
D)  they often show aversion to auditory stimulation and prefer a limited and solitary routine. 
A)  they are afraid of large groups of people. 
B)  they would want to touch things they weren't allowed to touch. 
C)  they would be so excited by all the sights and sounds they would become over-agitated. 
D)  they often show aversion to auditory stimulation and prefer a limited and solitary routine.

Question 12

Children with ________ are deficient at locating and orienting to sounds in their environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
B)  Childhood disorder 
C)  Separation anxiety disorder 
D)  Autistic disorder 
A)  Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
B)  Childhood disorder 
C)  Separation anxiety disorder 
D)  Autistic disorder

Question 13

One study revealed that ________ of newly homeless men in New York City report a history of out-of-home care as children.

Accepted Answer

A)  7 percent 
B)  12 percent 
C)  15 percent 
D)  23 percent 
A)  7 percent 
B)  12 percent 
C)  15 percent 
D)  23 percent

Question 14

Research on the families of children with conduct disorder suggests that ________

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial behavioral patterns may be learned. 
B)  environmental factors are rarely involved in disorders of childhood onset. 
C)  genetics do not play a role in the development of antisocial tendencies. 
D)  parental substance abuse is the greatest risk factor for early-onset conduct disorder. 
A)  antisocial behavioral patterns may be learned. 
B)  environmental factors are rarely involved in disorders of childhood onset. 
C)  genetics do not play a role in the development of antisocial tendencies. 
D)  parental substance abuse is the greatest risk factor for early-onset conduct disorder.

Question 15

What types of treatments are most effective for treating enuresis?

Accepted Answer

There are medications for enuresis but t

Question 16

Many children with ______ become preoccupied with and form strong attachments to inanimate objects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many children with ______ become preoccupied with...

Question 17

The parrot-like repetition of speech seen in some children with autism is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The parrot-like repetition of speech seen in...

Question 18

The incidence of Down syndrome increases ________

Accepted Answer

A)  when the mother drinks heavily during pregnancy. 
B)  if the father is extremely young. 
C)  as the age of the parents increases. 
D)  when the mother is exposed to lead during pregnancy. 
A)  when the mother drinks heavily during pregnancy. 
B)  if the father is extremely young. 
C)  as the age of the parents increases. 
D)  when the mother is exposed to lead during pregnancy.

Question 19

In autistic children, head banging, spinning in circles, and rocking are behaviors that ________

Accepted Answer

A)  are exceedingly rare. 
B)  are common forms of self-stimulation. 
C)  are believed to be ways of communicating without language. 
D)  are used because these children find repetitive routines very aversive. 
A)  are exceedingly rare. 
B)  are common forms of self-stimulation. 
C)  are believed to be ways of communicating without language. 
D)  are used because these children find repetitive routines very aversive.

Question 20

Childhood and adult depression differ in what way?

Accepted Answer

A)  Irritability is often seen as a major symptom in childhood depression. 
B)  Altered eating habits are not seen in childhood depression. 
C)  Adult depression does not remit without pharmacological intervention. 
D)  Altered hormone levels are not seen in children. 
A)  Irritability is often seen as a major symptom in childhood depression. 
B)  Altered eating habits are not seen in childhood depression. 
C)  Adult depression does not remit without pharmacological intervention. 
D)  Altered hormone levels are not seen in children.

Which of the following would be most distressing to a child with autism?

The most widely known and studied learning disorder is ________

Which of the following is a true statement about autism spectrum disorder?

Orlando, 14, frequently twists his head uncontrollably and yelps or grunts. If he has not done this for several hours, he has a sensation that can only be relieved by engaging in these movements and sounds. Orlando has had this problem since he was 8. The most likely diagnosis is ________

__________________ is(are) the most common of the childhood anxiety disorders.

Which ADHD medication is a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine?

Effective treatments for conduct disorder usually involve ________

Prenatal exposure to _______ is related to depression in children.

Throughout his young life, Quincy, age 7, rarely wakes up in the morning to a dry bed. Quincy would be diagnosed as having ________

Despite what is shown in movies like Rain Man, most autistic children would not cope well being brought to a Las Vegas casino for the first time, because ________

Children with ________ are deficient at locating and orienting to sounds in their environment.

One study revealed that ________ of newly homeless men in New York City report a history of out-of-home care as children.

Research on the families of children with conduct disorder suggests that ________

What types of treatments are most effective for treating enuresis?

Many children with ______ become preoccupied with and form strong attachments to inanimate objects.

The parrot-like repetition of speech seen in some children with autism is called __________.

The incidence of Down syndrome increases ________

In autistic children, head banging, spinning in circles, and rocking are behaviors that ________

Childhood and adult depression differ in what way?

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Exam 15: Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Which of the following would be most distressing to a child with autism?

The most widely known and studied learning disorder is ________

Which of the following is a true statement about autism spectrum disorder?

Orlando, 14, frequently twists his head uncontrollably and yelps or grunts. If he has not done this for several hours, he has a sensation that can only be relieved by engaging in these movements and sounds. Orlando has had this problem since he was 8. The most likely diagnosis is ________

__________________ is(are) the most common of the childhood anxiety disorders.

Which ADHD medication is a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine?

Effective treatments for conduct disorder usually involve ________

Prenatal exposure to _______ is related to depression in children.

Throughout his young life, Quincy, age 7, rarely wakes up in the morning to a dry bed. Quincy would be diagnosed as having ________

Despite what is shown in movies like Rain Man, most autistic children would not cope well being brought to a Las Vegas casino for the first time, because ________

Children with ________ are deficient at locating and orienting to sounds in their environment.

One study revealed that ________ of newly homeless men in New York City report a history of out-of-home care as children.

Research on the families of children with conduct disorder suggests that ________

What types of treatments are most effective for treating enuresis?

Many children with ______ become preoccupied with and form strong attachments to inanimate objects.

The parrot-like repetition of speech seen in some children with autism is called __________.

The incidence of Down syndrome increases ________

In autistic children, head banging, spinning in circles, and rocking are behaviors that ________

Childhood and adult depression differ in what way?

Abnormal Psychology: Overview and Research Approaches

Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior

Causal Factors and Viewpoints

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Stress and Physical and Mental Health

Panic, Anxiety, Obsessions, and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders and Obesity

Personality Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Psychological Treatment

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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