Question 1

Children born with phenylketonuria, ________

Accepted Answer

A)  lack the amino acid phenylalanine. 
B)  lack a liver enzyme needed to break down the amino acid phenylalanine. 
C)  have a disorder of lipoid metabolism. 
D)  are unable to metabolize the lipoid phenylalanine. 
A)  lack the amino acid phenylalanine. 
B)  lack a liver enzyme needed to break down the amino acid phenylalanine. 
C)  have a disorder of lipoid metabolism. 
D)  are unable to metabolize the lipoid phenylalanine.

Question 2

What has been found to be the most effective approach to the treatment of enuresis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral conditioning alone 
B)  Behavioral conditioning combined with desmopressin 
C)  Intranasal desmopressin (DDAVP) alone 
D)  Imipramine combined with an antianxiety medication such as Xanax 
A)  Behavioral conditioning alone 
B)  Behavioral conditioning combined with desmopressin 
C)  Intranasal desmopressin (DDAVP) alone 
D)  Imipramine combined with an antianxiety medication such as Xanax

Question 3

What is the self-perpetuating cycle in conduct disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  A genetic predisposition leads to a low IQ and difficult temperament, which leads to poor parenting and an insecure attachment, which leads to conduct disorder. 
B)  A genetic predisposition leads to a difficult temperament, which leads to behavior problems, which lead to parental overindulgence and lack of discipline, which leads to conduct disorder. 
C)  A genetic predisposition leads to an easy temperament but because of abusive parents, this leads to depression which in turn leads to conduct disorder. 
D)  A genetic predisposition leads to an easy temperament, which leads to parental neglect, which leads to anxiety, which leads to conduct disorder. 
A)  A genetic predisposition leads to a low IQ and difficult temperament, which leads to poor parenting and an insecure attachment, which leads to conduct disorder. 
B)  A genetic predisposition leads to a difficult temperament, which leads to behavior problems, which lead to parental overindulgence and lack of discipline, which leads to conduct disorder. 
C)  A genetic predisposition leads to an easy temperament but because of abusive parents, this leads to depression which in turn leads to conduct disorder. 
D)  A genetic predisposition leads to an easy temperament, which leads to parental neglect, which leads to anxiety, which leads to conduct disorder.

Question 4

_______________ are the most common types of medications used in the treatment of ADHD.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ are the most common types of...

Question 5

The diagnosis of conduct disorder is typically preceded by a diagnosis of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

opposition

Question 6

Functional enuresis is found in ________ of children age 15 or older.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 percent 
B)  3 to 5 percent 
C)  1.1 percent 
D)  0.75 percent 
A)  5 to 10 percent 
B)  3 to 5 percent 
C)  1.1 percent 
D)  0.75 percent

Question 7

The long held belief that children with Down syndrome are especially placid and loving ________

Accepted Answer

A)  has been supported by research. 
B)  is only true for those with higher IQs. 
C)  is only true for those with lower IQs. 
D)  has been called into question by research. 
A)  has been supported by research. 
B)  is only true for those with higher IQs. 
C)  is only true for those with lower IQs. 
D)  has been called into question by research.

Question 8

Which child below best illustrates the typical child with functional encopresis?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 12-year-old girl who soils herself at school. 
B)  A 14-year-old boy who suffers from chronic diarrhea. 
C)  A 7-year-old boy who soils himself when under stress. 
D)  A 10-year-old girl who also has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
A)  A 12-year-old girl who soils herself at school. 
B)  A 14-year-old boy who suffers from chronic diarrhea. 
C)  A 7-year-old boy who soils himself when under stress. 
D)  A 10-year-old girl who also has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Question 9

The most common chromosomal abnormality seen in Down syndrome is the __________ of chromosome 21.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most common chromosomal abnormality seen in...

Question 10

Microcephaly and macrocephaly have what in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  They involve alterations in head size and shape. 
B)  They are due to recessive genes. 
C)  They are caused by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the cranium. 
D)  They are associated with older parental age. 
A)  They involve alterations in head size and shape. 
B)  They are due to recessive genes. 
C)  They are caused by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the cranium. 
D)  They are associated with older parental age.

Question 11

What are three of the special factors associated with treatment for children and adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Three of: child's inability to seek assi

Question 12

_________________ is the habitual involuntary discharge of urine after the age of expected continence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________ is the habitual involuntary discharge of...

Question 13

Studies into whether depressed parents negatively affect their infants showed that ________

Accepted Answer

A)  depressed mothers are overly responsive to their infants' facial expressions. 
B)  depression in either the mother or the father can be transmitted to the next generation. 
C)  fathers tend to blame themselves when children are depressed but mothers blame the children. 
D)  both mothers and fathers engage in impulsive, antisocial behaviors which the children mimic. 
A)  depressed mothers are overly responsive to their infants' facial expressions. 
B)  depression in either the mother or the father can be transmitted to the next generation. 
C)  fathers tend to blame themselves when children are depressed but mothers blame the children. 
D)  both mothers and fathers engage in impulsive, antisocial behaviors which the children mimic.

Question 14

Describe the ways parents can contribute to anxiety disorders in their children.

Accepted Answer

1. Modeling by overanxious and overprote

Question 15

The most common childhood anxiety disorder is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  selective mutism 
B)  depression 
C)  generalized anxiety disorder 
D)  specific phobias 
A)  selective mutism 
B)  depression 
C)  generalized anxiety disorder 
D)  specific phobias

Question 16

Which of the following is a risk factor for ODD and conduct disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inconsistent parental discipline. 
B)  Vaccines. 
C)  Middle socioeconomic status. 
D)  Childhood obesity. 
A)  Inconsistent parental discipline. 
B)  Vaccines. 
C)  Middle socioeconomic status. 
D)  Childhood obesity.

Question 17

Which of the following statements about early-onset conduct disorder is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Later problems are not likely. 
B)  Most will develop antisocial personality disorder. 
C)  The majority will continue to have, at minimum, social dysfunction as adults. 
D)  Environmental factors predict whether or not the disorder persists. 
A)  Later problems are not likely. 
B)  Most will develop antisocial personality disorder. 
C)  The majority will continue to have, at minimum, social dysfunction as adults. 
D)  Environmental factors predict whether or not the disorder persists.

Question 18

It is important to do a thorough physical examination to rule out medical problems before diagnosing encopresis because these children often ________

Accepted Answer

A)  have sleep and metabolic disorders, as well. 
B)  engage in hypochondriacal behaviors. 
C)  suffer from diabetes and other serious, chronic conditions. 
D)  suffer from constipation. 
A)  have sleep and metabolic disorders, as well. 
B)  engage in hypochondriacal behaviors. 
C)  suffer from diabetes and other serious, chronic conditions. 
D)  suffer from constipation.

Question 19

For a baby to inherit PKU, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the mother must carry the abnormal chromosome 21 
B)  both parents must carry the recessive gene 
C)  the father must carry the abnormal chromosome 18 
D)  one sibling must have already been diagnosed with the condition 
A)  the mother must carry the abnormal chromosome 21 
B)  both parents must carry the recessive gene 
C)  the father must carry the abnormal chromosome 18 
D)  one sibling must have already been diagnosed with the condition

Question 20

A learning disability usually is identified ________

Accepted Answer

A)  because teachers and school administrators are on the watch for the signs. 
B)  because a child shows a disparity between his or her actual academic achievement and expected academic achievement. 
C)  because a child begins to show significant emotional problems, fails, and begins to hate school. 
D)  because the child has been doing very well in school for several years and then suddenly starts failing. 
A)  because teachers and school administrators are on the watch for the signs. 
B)  because a child shows a disparity between his or her actual academic achievement and expected academic achievement. 
C)  because a child begins to show significant emotional problems, fails, and begins to hate school. 
D)  because the child has been doing very well in school for several years and then suddenly starts failing.

Children born with phenylketonuria, ________

What has been found to be the most effective approach to the treatment of enuresis?

What is the self-perpetuating cycle in conduct disorder?

_______________ are the most common types of medications used in the treatment of ADHD.

The diagnosis of conduct disorder is typically preceded by a diagnosis of ____________________.

Functional enuresis is found in ________ of children age 15 or older.

The long held belief that children with Down syndrome are especially placid and loving ________

Which child below best illustrates the typical child with functional encopresis?

The most common chromosomal abnormality seen in Down syndrome is the __________ of chromosome 21.

Microcephaly and macrocephaly have what in common?

What are three of the special factors associated with treatment for children and adolescents?

_________________ is the habitual involuntary discharge of urine after the age of expected continence.

Studies into whether depressed parents negatively affect their infants showed that ________

Describe the ways parents can contribute to anxiety disorders in their children.

The most common childhood anxiety disorder is ________.

Which of the following is a risk factor for ODD and conduct disorder?

Which of the following statements about early-onset conduct disorder is true?

It is important to do a thorough physical examination to rule out medical problems before diagnosing encopresis because these children often ________

For a baby to inherit PKU, ________.

A learning disability usually is identified ________

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

Children born with phenylketonuria, ________

What has been found to be the most effective approach to the treatment of enuresis?

What is the self-perpetuating cycle in conduct disorder?

_______________ are the most common types of medications used in the treatment of ADHD.

The diagnosis of conduct disorder is typically preceded by a diagnosis of ____________________.

Functional enuresis is found in ________ of children age 15 or older.

The long held belief that children with Down syndrome are especially placid and loving ________

Which child below best illustrates the typical child with functional encopresis?

The most common chromosomal abnormality seen in Down syndrome is the __________ of chromosome 21.

Microcephaly and macrocephaly have what in common?

What are three of the special factors associated with treatment for children and adolescents?

_________________ is the habitual involuntary discharge of urine after the age of expected continence.

Studies into whether depressed parents negatively affect their infants showed that ________

Describe the ways parents can contribute to anxiety disorders in their children.

The most common childhood anxiety disorder is ________.

Which of the following is a risk factor for ODD and conduct disorder?

Which of the following statements about early-onset conduct disorder is true?

It is important to do a thorough physical examination to rule out medical problems before diagnosing encopresis because these children often ________

For a baby to inherit PKU, ________.

A learning disability usually is identified ________

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

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Psychological Treatment

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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