Question 1

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) poor academic work. 
B) shyness. 
C) difficulty getting along with peers. 
D) distractibility. 
A) poor academic work. 
B) shyness. 
C) difficulty getting along with peers. 
D) distractibility.

Question 2

Autism spectrum disorder encompasses:

Accepted Answer

A) Asperger's syndrome, autism, and Rett's disorder 
B) Asperger's syndrome, autism, and childhood disintegrative disorder 
C) Autism, fragile X syndrome, and Rett's disorder 
D) Autism, fragile X syndrome, and childhood disintegrative disorder 
A) Asperger's syndrome, autism, and Rett's disorder 
B) Asperger's syndrome, autism, and childhood disintegrative disorder 
C) Autism, fragile X syndrome, and Rett's disorder 
D) Autism, fragile X syndrome, and childhood disintegrative disorder

Question 3

Sara, age 5, talks "baby talk," as when she says "wabbit" instead of "rabbit," and "boo," when she means "blue." What type of outcome would we expect for Sara?

Accepted Answer

A) Sara's problem is probably caused by emotional distress and will likely clear up when the cause of stress is relieved. 
B) Even with speech therapy, Sara will continue to have difficulty speaking clearly. 
C) With some training in the later-acquired speech sounds, complete recovery is likely. 
D) Sara's problem is an early sign of dyslexia; she is likely to have difficulty learning to read when she begins first grade. 
A) Sara's problem is probably caused by emotional distress and will likely clear up when the cause of stress is relieved. 
B) Even with speech therapy, Sara will continue to have difficulty speaking clearly. 
C) With some training in the later-acquired speech sounds, complete recovery is likely. 
D) Sara's problem is an early sign of dyslexia; she is likely to have difficulty learning to read when she begins first grade.

Question 4

Sierra is 8 years old and afraid of the dark. She insists on sleeping with both a nightlight and the hallway light on. Despite these measures, she often wakes up scared during the night and then has a difficult time falling back asleep. Her 12 year old sister, Leah, used to experience the same thing, but by the age of 6 she was able to sleep through the night with just a nightlight. If their parents contacted you, as a psychologist, for help, what would you tell them about each girl?

Accepted Answer

For Sierra, I would recommend gradually

Question 5

________________ is/are the leading health problem(s)that Canadian children face after infancy.

Accepted Answer

A) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
B) Conduct disorder 
C) Learning disorders 
D) Mental health problems in general 
A) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
B) Conduct disorder 
C) Learning disorders 
D) Mental health problems in general

Question 6

Children who engage in repetitive movements that are not better accounted for by a physical disorder or another mental disorder are diagnoses with motor disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

IQ scores are one piece of the diagnosis of intellectual disability disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Clinical Trials of Multisystemic Therapy (MST)in Ontario (Cunningham, 2002)did not find that MST was more effective than treatment as usual for high risk youth. This finding:

Accepted Answer

A) Is not surprising - other researchers have found similar results 
B) Is interesting - this was the first trial of MST, so clearly more work needs to be done 
C) Is surprising - other studies have found MST effective 
D) Is preliminary - more data may change the outcome 
A) Is not surprising - other researchers have found similar results 
B) Is interesting - this was the first trial of MST, so clearly more work needs to be done 
C) Is surprising - other studies have found MST effective 
D) Is preliminary - more data may change the outcome

Question 9

Separation anxiety disorder can be diagnosed at any age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the initial report "Growing Up in Canada", which is based on results from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth, the following was found EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Low birth weight is associated with a number of childhood health issues 
B) Immigrant children have poorer adjustment than children born in Canada 
C) Children with emotional and/or behavioural problems tend to have multiple problems 
D) Single-mother families is related to increased physical aggression on the part of the child 
A) Low birth weight is associated with a number of childhood health issues 
B) Immigrant children have poorer adjustment than children born in Canada 
C) Children with emotional and/or behavioural problems tend to have multiple problems 
D) Single-mother families is related to increased physical aggression on the part of the child

Question 11

The best treatment for learning disabilities is:

Accepted Answer

A) Ritalin 
B) Homeschooling 
C) Applied behaviour analysis 
D) Occupational therapy 
A) Ritalin 
B) Homeschooling 
C) Applied behaviour analysis 
D) Occupational therapy

Question 12

Jamie and Jonah are in second grade. They both have a hard time sitting still in class and are often in trouble with their teacher. At recess, Jamie tends to play by himself or with children in first grade; Jonah is usually the leader of whatever game the children are playing. Which boy is more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD? Why?

Accepted Answer

Based on the information provided, Jonah

Question 13

In studying prenatal and postnatal risk factors in the development of chronic disregard for rules in conduct disorder, Peticlerc et al. (2009)found that the strongest predictor(s)was/were:

Accepted Answer

A) Mother's history of antisocial behaviour 
B) Mother and father depressive symptoms 
C) Being male 
D) All of the above 
A) Mother's history of antisocial behaviour 
B) Mother and father depressive symptoms 
C) Being male 
D) All of the above

Question 14

Investigations of the causes of ADHD have found that environmental toxins, such as food additives and lead

Accepted Answer

A) do not explain more than a small percentage of cases. 
B) are usually the cause of the disorder in those children with an organic basis to their ADHD. 
C) are more likely to cause attentional problems without hyperactivity, but not in those children with both attentional problems and hyperactivity. 
D) cause subtle attentional problems, but not to the degree of ADHD. 
A) do not explain more than a small percentage of cases. 
B) are usually the cause of the disorder in those children with an organic basis to their ADHD. 
C) are more likely to cause attentional problems without hyperactivity, but not in those children with both attentional problems and hyperactivity. 
D) cause subtle attentional problems, but not to the degree of ADHD.

Question 15

Autism is caused by distant, uncaring parenting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Five-year-old Jake has an IQ of 65, He has not yet learned to count and does not know the names of all the colours, but his adaptive behaviour includes being able to tie his shoes without help, tell stories and jokes, and help his mother with cooking. Which of the following diagnoses would fit Jake?

Accepted Answer

A) Mild mental retardation 
B) Moderate mental retardation 
C) Severe mental retardation 
D) None of the above 
A) Mild mental retardation 
B) Moderate mental retardation 
C) Severe mental retardation 
D) None of the above

Question 17

When a child shows reluctance in new situations or when meeting new people, he or she is said to experience:

Accepted Answer

A) Poor manners 
B) Behavioural inhibition 
C) Low sensation seeking 
D) Cautious behaviour 
A) Poor manners 
B) Behavioural inhibition 
C) Low sensation seeking 
D) Cautious behaviour

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Autism spectrum disorder encompasses:

Sara, age 5, talks "baby talk," as when she says "wabbit" instead of "rabbit," and "boo," when she means "blue." What type of outcome would we expect for Sara?

________________ is/are the leading health problem(s)that Canadian children face after infancy.

Children who engage in repetitive movements that are not better accounted for by a physical disorder or another mental disorder are diagnoses with motor disorder.

IQ scores are one piece of the diagnosis of intellectual disability disorder.

The Clinical Trials of Multisystemic Therapy (MST)in Ontario (Cunningham, 2002)did not find that MST was more effective than treatment as usual for high risk youth. This finding:

Separation anxiety disorder can be diagnosed at any age.

In the initial report "Growing Up in Canada", which is based on results from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth, the following was found EXCEPT:

The best treatment for learning disabilities is:

In studying prenatal and postnatal risk factors in the development of chronic disregard for rules in conduct disorder, Peticlerc et al. (2009)found that the strongest predictor(s)was/were:

Investigations of the causes of ADHD have found that environmental toxins, such as food additives and lead

Autism is caused by distant, uncaring parenting.

Five-year-old Jake has an IQ of 65, He has not yet learned to count and does not know the names of all the colours, but his adaptive behaviour includes being able to tie his shoes without help, tell stories and jokes, and help his mother with cooking. Which of the following diagnoses would fit Jake?

When a child shows reluctance in new situations or when meeting new people, he or she is said to experience:

Introduction: Definitional and Historical Considerations, and Canadas Mental Health

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Aging and Psychological Disorders

Outcomes and Issues in Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 15: Disorders of Childhood

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Autism spectrum disorder encompasses:

Sara, age 5, talks "baby talk," as when she says "wabbit" instead of "rabbit," and "boo," when she means "blue." What type of outcome would we expect for Sara?

________________ is/are the leading health problem(s)that Canadian children face after infancy.

Children who engage in repetitive movements that are not better accounted for by a physical disorder or another mental disorder are diagnoses with motor disorder.

IQ scores are one piece of the diagnosis of intellectual disability disorder.

The Clinical Trials of Multisystemic Therapy (MST)in Ontario (Cunningham, 2002)did not find that MST was more effective than treatment as usual for high risk youth. This finding:

Separation anxiety disorder can be diagnosed at any age.

In the initial report "Growing Up in Canada", which is based on results from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth, the following was found EXCEPT:

The best treatment for learning disabilities is:

In studying prenatal and postnatal risk factors in the development of chronic disregard for rules in conduct disorder, Peticlerc et al. (2009)found that the strongest predictor(s)was/were:

Investigations of the causes of ADHD have found that environmental toxins, such as food additives and lead

Autism is caused by distant, uncaring parenting.

When a child shows reluctance in new situations or when meeting new people, he or she is said to experience:

Introduction: Definitional and Historical Considerations, and Canadas Mental Health

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Aging and Psychological Disorders

Outcomes and Issues in Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters