Question 1

Neurological studies (Haas et al., 1996)have found abnormalities in which part of the brains of autistic individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) Prefrontal cortex 
B) Left hemisphere language centers 
C) Cerebellum 
D) Limbic system 
A) Prefrontal cortex 
B) Left hemisphere language centers 
C) Cerebellum 
D) Limbic system

Question 2

What are some reasons that autistic children score low on intelligence tests?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why autistic c

Question 3

It is easier to prevent conduct disorder than to treat it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Autistic disorder was originally attributed to

Accepted Answer

A) emotionally cold parenting. 
B) birth trauma. 
C) food allergies. 
D) child abuse. 
A) emotionally cold parenting. 
B) birth trauma. 
C) food allergies. 
D) child abuse.

Question 5

Autism was formerly considered a form of:

Accepted Answer

A) Learning disability 
B) Mental retardation 
C) Schizophrenia 
D) Conduct disorder 
A) Learning disability 
B) Mental retardation 
C) Schizophrenia 
D) Conduct disorder

Question 6

Simon lives with his mother in low-income housing. She works when she can, but often they rely on food banks and even with that, it's rare for Simon to eat three meals a day. As Simon becomes an adolescent, what should his mother be watching for?

Accepted Answer

A) Theft 
B) Conduct disorder 
C) Binge eating disorder 
D) Suicidal thoughts 
A) Theft 
B) Conduct disorder 
C) Binge eating disorder 
D) Suicidal thoughts

Question 7

Which of the following has been evaluated to determine whether it is a mild form of autism?

Accepted Answer

A) Rett's disorder 
B) Disintegrative disorder 
C) PKU 
D) Asperger's syndrome 
A) Rett's disorder 
B) Disintegrative disorder 
C) PKU 
D) Asperger's syndrome

Question 8

Research on depression in mothers by Elgar and associates (2003)at Dalhousie University found that:

Accepted Answer

A) Mothers had only a small influence on their children 
B) Mothers had a strong, unidirectional impact on their children 
C) Mothers and children had a strong, mutual influence on each other 
D) Maternal anger is unrelated to the child's overactive, impulsive behaviour 
A) Mothers had only a small influence on their children 
B) Mothers had a strong, unidirectional impact on their children 
C) Mothers and children had a strong, mutual influence on each other 
D) Maternal anger is unrelated to the child's overactive, impulsive behaviour

Question 9

It is thought that the genetic vulnerability that develops into ADHD can also develop into:

Accepted Answer

A) Conduct disorder 
B) Oppositional defiant disorder 
C) Dyslexia 
D) Schizophrenia 
A) Conduct disorder 
B) Oppositional defiant disorder 
C) Dyslexia 
D) Schizophrenia

Question 10

The category "pervasive developmental disorder" includes which of the following disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Learning disabilities 
B) Intellectual disability 
C) Autism spectrum disorder 
D) All of the above 
A) Learning disabilities 
B) Intellectual disability 
C) Autism spectrum disorder 
D) All of the above

Question 11

Oppositional defiant disorder is comorbid with:

Accepted Answer

A) Learning disorders 
B) ADHD 
C) Communication disorders 
D) All of the above 
A) Learning disorders 
B) ADHD 
C) Communication disorders 
D) All of the above

Question 12

Among milder mentally retarded individuals, the etiology:

Accepted Answer

A) Is based upon localized brain dysfunction. 
B) Is subtle deficits in brain functioning exacerbated by social conditions and environmental stress. 
C) Is motivation and limited exposure to academic material. 
D) Is based almost entirely on genetics. 
A) Is based upon localized brain dysfunction. 
B) Is subtle deficits in brain functioning exacerbated by social conditions and environmental stress. 
C) Is motivation and limited exposure to academic material. 
D) Is based almost entirely on genetics.

Question 13

Marianne is currently pregnant with her second child. Her firstborn, a boy named Adam, was diagnosed with autism when he was 4. Marianne has agreed to be part of a major longitudinal study on autism called:

Accepted Answer

A) LATE 
B) EARLI 
C) The Autism Genome Project Consortium 
D) Early Start Denver Model 
A) LATE 
B) EARLI 
C) The Autism Genome Project Consortium 
D) Early Start Denver Model

Question 14

Which country leads the way in anxiety prevention?

Accepted Answer

A) Australia 
B) United States 
C) Canada 
D) England 
A) Australia 
B) United States 
C) Canada 
D) England

Question 15

Which of the following is most promising as a treatment for conduct disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Medication 
B) Covert desensitization 
C) Multisystemic treatment 
D) Juvenile justice programs 
A) Medication 
B) Covert desensitization 
C) Multisystemic treatment 
D) Juvenile justice programs

Question 16

Wanda, a 12-year-old severely retarded girl, was taught to dress herself using the following approach: First, her teacher broke down the behaviour of getting dressed into a number of smaller steps, like pulling the neck hole over her head, putting her arm into a shirt sleeve, and then putting the other arm in. Each step was then demonstrated to Wanda, and she was rewarded for each small movement toward the goal. This approach is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioural rehearsal 
B) Applied behaviour analysis 
C) Self-instructional training 
D) Behaviour contracting 
A) Behavioural rehearsal 
B) Applied behaviour analysis 
C) Self-instructional training 
D) Behaviour contracting

Question 17

What is the prevalence of intellectual disability disorder in the general population?

Accepted Answer

A) 1)2% 
B) 1)9% 
C) 3)0% 
D) 3)4% 
A) 1)2% 
B) 1)9% 
C) 3)0% 
D) 3)4%

Question 18

Which of the following results have Canadian researchers reported with respect to language impairment in children?

Accepted Answer

A) Language impairment is a stronger predictor of executive functioning than ADHD. 
B) Early language problems are not associated with later psychiatric disorders. 
C) ADHD children are at a disadvantage compared to children with language disorders. 
D) Early language problems are associated with parental psychopathology. 
A) Language impairment is a stronger predictor of executive functioning than ADHD. 
B) Early language problems are not associated with later psychiatric disorders. 
C) ADHD children are at a disadvantage compared to children with language disorders. 
D) Early language problems are associated with parental psychopathology.

Question 19

How did Canadian researcher Virginia Douglas first revolutionize the study and understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Accepted Answer

A) She was the first to suggest the use of Ritalin. 
B) She was the first to draw attention to the phenomenon of hyperactivity. 
C) She was the first to note problems with sustained attention. 
D) All of the above 
A) She was the first to suggest the use of Ritalin. 
B) She was the first to draw attention to the phenomenon of hyperactivity. 
C) She was the first to note problems with sustained attention. 
D) All of the above

Question 20

Shauna has separation anxiety disorder. When she cannot be with her mother, she feels anxious. In addition, she:

Accepted Answer

A) Cries 
B) Cannot sustain attention 
C) Experiences physiological arousal 
D) Becomes aggressive 
A) Cries 
B) Cannot sustain attention 
C) Experiences physiological arousal 
D) Becomes aggressive

Neurological studies (Haas et al., 1996)have found abnormalities in which part of the brains of autistic individuals?

What are some reasons that autistic children score low on intelligence tests?

It is easier to prevent conduct disorder than to treat it.

Autistic disorder was originally attributed to

Autism was formerly considered a form of:

Simon lives with his mother in low-income housing. She works when she can, but often they rely on food banks and even with that, it's rare for Simon to eat three meals a day. As Simon becomes an adolescent, what should his mother be watching for?

Which of the following has been evaluated to determine whether it is a mild form of autism?

Research on depression in mothers by Elgar and associates (2003)at Dalhousie University found that:

It is thought that the genetic vulnerability that develops into ADHD can also develop into:

The category "pervasive developmental disorder" includes which of the following disorders?

Oppositional defiant disorder is comorbid with:

Among milder mentally retarded individuals, the etiology:

Marianne is currently pregnant with her second child. Her firstborn, a boy named Adam, was diagnosed with autism when he was 4. Marianne has agreed to be part of a major longitudinal study on autism called:

Which country leads the way in anxiety prevention?

Which of the following is most promising as a treatment for conduct disorders?

What is the prevalence of intellectual disability disorder in the general population?

Which of the following results have Canadian researchers reported with respect to language impairment in children?

How did Canadian researcher Virginia Douglas first revolutionize the study and understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Shauna has separation anxiety disorder. When she cannot be with her mother, she feels anxious. In addition, she:

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

Neurological studies (Haas et al., 1996)have found abnormalities in which part of the brains of autistic individuals?

What are some reasons that autistic children score low on intelligence tests?

It is easier to prevent conduct disorder than to treat it.

Autistic disorder was originally attributed to

Autism was formerly considered a form of:

Simon lives with his mother in low-income housing. She works when she can, but often they rely on food banks and even with that, it's rare for Simon to eat three meals a day. As Simon becomes an adolescent, what should his mother be watching for?

Which of the following has been evaluated to determine whether it is a mild form of autism?

Research on depression in mothers by Elgar and associates (2003)at Dalhousie University found that:

It is thought that the genetic vulnerability that develops into ADHD can also develop into:

The category "pervasive developmental disorder" includes which of the following disorders?

Oppositional defiant disorder is comorbid with:

Among milder mentally retarded individuals, the etiology:

Marianne is currently pregnant with her second child. Her firstborn, a boy named Adam, was diagnosed with autism when he was 4. Marianne has agreed to be part of a major longitudinal study on autism called:

Which country leads the way in anxiety prevention?

Which of the following is most promising as a treatment for conduct disorders?

What is the prevalence of intellectual disability disorder in the general population?

Which of the following results have Canadian researchers reported with respect to language impairment in children?

How did Canadian researcher Virginia Douglas first revolutionize the study and understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Shauna has separation anxiety disorder. When she cannot be with her mother, she feels anxious. In addition, she:

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