Question 1

The study Putting a Canadian Face on Learning Disabilities (PACFOLD; 2007)reported that learning problems in early childhood:

Accepted Answer

A) Improve with age 
B) Affect school and work, but relationships are unaffected 
C) Can lead to depression and chronic illnesses 
D) Impact relationships at home, but not with friends 
A) Improve with age 
B) Affect school and work, but relationships are unaffected 
C) Can lead to depression and chronic illnesses 
D) Impact relationships at home, but not with friends

Question 2

Frick and Moffitt (2010)demonstrated that impulsive and antisocial youths who show callous-unemotional traits:

Accepted Answer

A) Are less likely to recognize fear in other and are less sensitive to punishment cues 
B) Are more fearless and show thrill-seeking behaviour 
C) Are similar in emotional, cognitive and personality characteristics to psychopathic adults 
D) All of the above. 
A) Are less likely to recognize fear in other and are less sensitive to punishment cues 
B) Are more fearless and show thrill-seeking behaviour 
C) Are similar in emotional, cognitive and personality characteristics to psychopathic adults 
D) All of the above.

Question 3

The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada released their (2007)research study entitled Putting a Canadian Face on Learning Disabilities (PACFOLD). The report

Accepted Answer

A) indicated that most employers who have workers with learning disabilities are aware of the need for accommodations. 
B) was a replication of previous findings that assessed the impact of living with a learning disability. 
C) called for mandatory early screening of children as young as four years old. 
D) found that, surprisingly, individuals with learning disabilities tend not to experience comorbid depression. 
A) indicated that most employers who have workers with learning disabilities are aware of the need for accommodations. 
B) was a replication of previous findings that assessed the impact of living with a learning disability. 
C) called for mandatory early screening of children as young as four years old. 
D) found that, surprisingly, individuals with learning disabilities tend not to experience comorbid depression.

Question 4

The most common medication prescribed for autism is:

Accepted Answer

A) Antipsychotic medication 
B) Stimulant medication 
C) Antidepressants 
D) Drugs which lower serotonin levels 
A) Antipsychotic medication 
B) Stimulant medication 
C) Antidepressants 
D) Drugs which lower serotonin levels

Question 5

DSM-5 recognizes that there are different types of conduct disorder. It lists:

Accepted Answer

A) Childhood-onset and adult-onset 
B) Adolescent-onset and adult-onset 
C) Childhood-onset and adolescent-onset 
D) Childhood-onset, adolescent-onset, and adult-onset 
A) Childhood-onset and adult-onset 
B) Adolescent-onset and adult-onset 
C) Childhood-onset and adolescent-onset 
D) Childhood-onset, adolescent-onset, and adult-onset

Question 6

Analyses (Benzies et al., 2008)of families of conduct disordered children are apparently:

Accepted Answer

A) High in family cohesion 
B) High in hostile / ineffective parenting 
C) High in factors associated with combativeness 
D) Low in cohesion 
A) High in family cohesion 
B) High in hostile / ineffective parenting 
C) High in factors associated with combativeness 
D) Low in cohesion

Question 7

The term learning disability:

Accepted Answer

A) Is a term that is used by the DSM-5 
B) Is a term used by mental health professionals 
C) Is a term that was first introduced in DSM-IV-TR 
D) Is a term that was first introduced in DSM-III 
A) Is a term that is used by the DSM-5 
B) Is a term used by mental health professionals 
C) Is a term that was first introduced in DSM-IV-TR 
D) Is a term that was first introduced in DSM-III

Question 8

What is the prognosis for children labelled as having conduct disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) The vast majority outgrow their problems naturally. 
B) The vast majority outgrow their problems but only with treatment. 
C) A significant minority become antisocial adults. 
D) Almost half become antisocial adults. 
A) The vast majority outgrow their problems naturally. 
B) The vast majority outgrow their problems but only with treatment. 
C) A significant minority become antisocial adults. 
D) Almost half become antisocial adults.

Question 9

van der Oord et al. (2008)meta-analysis study on the individual and combined treatments of stimulant medication (i.e., methylphenidate)and psychological programs on children ages 6-12 showed that:

Accepted Answer

A) Methylphenidate and psychological treatments were effective. 
B) Psychological treatments were less effective than both other treatment conditions. 
C) Treatment effectiveness differed according to teachers and parents' ratings. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Methylphenidate and psychological treatments were effective. 
B) Psychological treatments were less effective than both other treatment conditions. 
C) Treatment effectiveness differed according to teachers and parents' ratings. 
D) All of the above.

Question 10

The genetic factors that are inherited by children with ADHD are not totally known but are believed to reflect:

Accepted Answer

A) Brain function and structure 
B) Neurotransmitter function and specificity 
C) Appetitive and metabolic functions 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) Brain function and structure 
B) Neurotransmitter function and specificity 
C) Appetitive and metabolic functions 
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 11

Margaret, a mentally retarded 35-year-old, lives in an institution and requires nursing care and constant supervision. She is unable to walk, go to the bathroom independently, or speak. What range does Margaret's IQ most likely fall into?

Accepted Answer

A) 50 to 70 
B) 35 to 55 
C) 20 to 40 
D) below 25 
A) 50 to 70 
B) 35 to 55 
C) 20 to 40 
D) below 25

Question 12

Oppositional defiant disorder is a necessary precursor to conduct disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What have MRI studies (Sparks et al., 2002)revealed about individuals with autism?

Accepted Answer

A) Enlarged ventricles 
B) Decreased hippocampal volume 
C) Lesions in the corpus callosum 
D) Enlarged brains 
A) Enlarged ventricles 
B) Decreased hippocampal volume 
C) Lesions in the corpus callosum 
D) Enlarged brains

Question 14

In its classification system, the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A) Categorizing levels of intellectual disability by IQ and adaptive functioning level. 
B) Categorizing subtypes of intellectual disability based on etiology. 
C) Reducing the stigmatizing effects of labelling by describing only strengths and no weaknesses. 
D) Determining what resources would maximize a person's functioning. 
A) Categorizing levels of intellectual disability by IQ and adaptive functioning level. 
B) Categorizing subtypes of intellectual disability based on etiology. 
C) Reducing the stigmatizing effects of labelling by describing only strengths and no weaknesses. 
D) Determining what resources would maximize a person's functioning.

Question 15

Typically, the outcome for stuttering is

Accepted Answer

A) Complete recovery, even without intervention. 
B) Recovery to the point that the person only stutters when nervous. 
C) Complete recovery is possible if speech therapy is initiated early. 
D) Most people do not recover, even with speech therapy. 
A) Complete recovery, even without intervention. 
B) Recovery to the point that the person only stutters when nervous. 
C) Complete recovery is possible if speech therapy is initiated early. 
D) Most people do not recover, even with speech therapy.

Question 16

Who is the most likely supplier of Ritalin and Adderal to university students?

Accepted Answer

A) Drug dealers 
B) University health centers 
C) Family doctors 
D) Students who have a prescription for the medication 
A) Drug dealers 
B) University health centers 
C) Family doctors 
D) Students who have a prescription for the medication

Question 17

How does oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)differ from conduct disorder (CD)?

Accepted Answer

A) Children with ODD do not exhibit extreme physical aggressiveness 
B) Children with ODD do not typically lose their temper 
C) Children with ODD will usually comply with requests from adults 
D) Children with ODD are not vindictive 
A) Children with ODD do not exhibit extreme physical aggressiveness 
B) Children with ODD do not typically lose their temper 
C) Children with ODD will usually comply with requests from adults 
D) Children with ODD are not vindictive

Question 18

Phonological disorder would be characterized by which of the following cases?

Accepted Answer

A) Carla, age 8, switches letters when reading and writing. 
B) Jason, age 6, is unable to count objects or recognize numerical symbols. 
C) Jonathan, age 6, does not articulate clearly when speaking. 
D) Meredith, age 10, has difficulty comprehending what others say. 
A) Carla, age 8, switches letters when reading and writing. 
B) Jason, age 6, is unable to count objects or recognize numerical symbols. 
C) Jonathan, age 6, does not articulate clearly when speaking. 
D) Meredith, age 10, has difficulty comprehending what others say.

Question 19

Which of the following researchers is known for his/her involvement in the Montreal Longitudinal-Experimental Study of antisocial behaviour in boys?

Accepted Answer

A) Virginia Douglas 
B) Richard Tremblay 
C) David (Dan)Offord 
D) Ivar Lovaas 
A) Virginia Douglas 
B) Richard Tremblay 
C) David (Dan)Offord 
D) Ivar Lovaas

Question 20

Both ______________ and ______________ theories of the etiology of conduct disorder have empirical support.

Accepted Answer

A) genetic; psychosocial 
B) behavioural; psychoanalytic 
C) biochemical; behavioural 
D) labelling; biological 
A) genetic; psychosocial 
B) behavioural; psychoanalytic 
C) biochemical; behavioural 
D) labelling; biological

The study Putting a Canadian Face on Learning Disabilities (PACFOLD; 2007)reported that learning problems in early childhood:

Frick and Moffitt (2010)demonstrated that impulsive and antisocial youths who show callous-unemotional traits:

The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada released their (2007)research study entitled Putting a Canadian Face on Learning Disabilities (PACFOLD). The report

The most common medication prescribed for autism is:

DSM-5 recognizes that there are different types of conduct disorder. It lists:

Analyses (Benzies et al., 2008)of families of conduct disordered children are apparently:

The term learning disability:

What is the prognosis for children labelled as having conduct disorder?

van der Oord et al. (2008)meta-analysis study on the individual and combined treatments of stimulant medication (i.e., methylphenidate)and psychological programs on children ages 6-12 showed that:

The genetic factors that are inherited by children with ADHD are not totally known but are believed to reflect:

Margaret, a mentally retarded 35-year-old, lives in an institution and requires nursing care and constant supervision. She is unable to walk, go to the bathroom independently, or speak. What range does Margaret's IQ most likely fall into?

Oppositional defiant disorder is a necessary precursor to conduct disorder.

What have MRI studies (Sparks et al., 2002)revealed about individuals with autism?

In its classification system, the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities focuses on:

Typically, the outcome for stuttering is

Who is the most likely supplier of Ritalin and Adderal to university students?

How does oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)differ from conduct disorder (CD)?

Phonological disorder would be characterized by which of the following cases?

Which of the following researchers is known for his/her involvement in the Montreal Longitudinal-Experimental Study of antisocial behaviour in boys?

Both and theories of the etiology of conduct disorder have empirical support.

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

The study Putting a Canadian Face on Learning Disabilities (PACFOLD; 2007)reported that learning problems in early childhood:

Frick and Moffitt (2010)demonstrated that impulsive and antisocial youths who show callous-unemotional traits:

The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada released their (2007)research study entitled Putting a Canadian Face on Learning Disabilities (PACFOLD). The report

The most common medication prescribed for autism is:

DSM-5 recognizes that there are different types of conduct disorder. It lists:

Analyses (Benzies et al., 2008)of families of conduct disordered children are apparently:

The term learning disability:

What is the prognosis for children labelled as having conduct disorder?

van der Oord et al. (2008)meta-analysis study on the individual and combined treatments of stimulant medication (i.e., methylphenidate)and psychological programs on children ages 6-12 showed that:

The genetic factors that are inherited by children with ADHD are not totally known but are believed to reflect:

Margaret, a mentally retarded 35-year-old, lives in an institution and requires nursing care and constant supervision. She is unable to walk, go to the bathroom independently, or speak. What range does Margaret's IQ most likely fall into?

Oppositional defiant disorder is a necessary precursor to conduct disorder.

What have MRI studies (Sparks et al., 2002)revealed about individuals with autism?

In its classification system, the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities focuses on:

Typically, the outcome for stuttering is

Who is the most likely supplier of Ritalin and Adderal to university students?

How does oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)differ from conduct disorder (CD)?

Phonological disorder would be characterized by which of the following cases?

Which of the following researchers is known for his/her involvement in the Montreal Longitudinal-Experimental Study of antisocial behaviour in boys?

Both ______________ and ______________ theories of the etiology of conduct disorder have empirical support.

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

Both and theories of the etiology of conduct disorder have empirical support.