Question 1

Autism is more common among:

Accepted Answer

A) Upper socioeconomic classes 
B) Caucasian children 
C) Boys 
D) Learning disabled children 
A) Upper socioeconomic classes 
B) Caucasian children 
C) Boys 
D) Learning disabled children

Question 2

Phenylketonuria (PKU)is the result of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Infectious disease during pregnancy 
B) Specific chromosomal abnormality 
C) Recessive-gene 
D) Fragile X syndrome 
A) Infectious disease during pregnancy 
B) Specific chromosomal abnormality 
C) Recessive-gene 
D) Fragile X syndrome

Question 3

Leilani Muir was:

Accepted Answer

A) A lawmaker who pushed for reform of the Sexual Sterilization Act 
B) A mentally retarded woman who was sexually sterilized without consent 
C) A woman of average intelligence who was sexually sterilized without consent 
D) A woman of average intelligence who was not able to obtain consensual sexual sterilization 
A) A lawmaker who pushed for reform of the Sexual Sterilization Act 
B) A mentally retarded woman who was sexually sterilized without consent 
C) A woman of average intelligence who was sexually sterilized without consent 
D) A woman of average intelligence who was not able to obtain consensual sexual sterilization

Question 4

The Montreal Longitudinal-Experimental Study revealed that ______________ consistently predicted later violent delinquency as well as non-violent offending in _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) chronic aggression; both boys and girls 
B) peer affiliation; both boys and girls 
C) parental warmth; girls only 
D) chronic aggression; boys only 
A) chronic aggression; both boys and girls 
B) peer affiliation; both boys and girls 
C) parental warmth; girls only 
D) chronic aggression; boys only

Question 5

Gina is the most feared girl in her neighbourhood. Ever since she was young, she was a bully and did not discriminate between peers, adults, or animals. She was recently arrested for shoplifting tequila, and when the officers approached her, she took a huge swig of the liquor and then spat it in the officers' faces. She is characteristic of girls with:

Accepted Answer

A) Oppositional defiant disorder 
B) Conduct disorder, adolescent-onset 
C) Conduct disorder, callous-unemotional subtype 
D) Conduct disorder, aggressive subtype 
A) Oppositional defiant disorder 
B) Conduct disorder, adolescent-onset 
C) Conduct disorder, callous-unemotional subtype 
D) Conduct disorder, aggressive subtype

Question 6

Learning disabilities seem to have a biological basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Kirk was raised in an abusive environment and frequently seems confused by his surroundings. Which of the following attachment patterns is he most likely to display?

Accepted Answer

A) Secure 
B) Anxious 
C) Avoidant 
D) Disorganized 
A) Secure 
B) Anxious 
C) Avoidant 
D) Disorganized

Question 8

According to research by Pires and Jenkins (2007), which of the following strongly predicted initial drug use by adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A) Deviant peer affiliations 
B) High levels of anxiety 
C) Parental warmth 
D) High levels of aggression 
A) Deviant peer affiliations 
B) High levels of anxiety 
C) Parental warmth 
D) High levels of aggression

Question 9

According to Cartwright-Hatton and colleagues (2006), the most commonly diagnosed anxiety disorder in children below 12 years of age is:

Accepted Answer

A) Social phobia 
B) Specific phobia 
C) Separation anxiety 
D) Post-traumatic stress disorder 
A) Social phobia 
B) Specific phobia 
C) Separation anxiety 
D) Post-traumatic stress disorder

Question 10

Down's syndrome is caused by: DUPLICATE

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer's disease in the mom 
B) Maternal alcohol use 
C) An extra chromosome on the 21ˢᵗ pair 
D) Mom contracting measles during pregnancy 
A) Alzheimer's disease in the mom 
B) Maternal alcohol use 
C) An extra chromosome on the 21ˢᵗ pair 
D) Mom contracting measles during pregnancy

Question 11

A new communication disorder in DSM-5 is:

Accepted Answer

A) Disorder of written expression 
B) Phonological disorder 
C) Social communication disorder 
D) Language disorder 
A) Disorder of written expression 
B) Phonological disorder 
C) Social communication disorder 
D) Language disorder

Question 12

Childhood disorders are often described as either disorders of undercontrolled behaviour or overcontrolled behaviour. Describe what each of these are, and give an example of each type of disorder.

Accepted Answer

Childhood disorders of undercontrolled b

Question 13

Autistic children typically score in what range on intelligence tests?

Accepted Answer

A) Below 50 
B) Below 70 
C) 85 to 105 
D) 100 to 115 
A) Below 50 
B) Below 70 
C) 85 to 105 
D) 100 to 115

Question 14

The major difference in diagnostic criteria for children and adults with ADHD is that:

Accepted Answer

A) Children have to have symptom onset prior to age 7; adults can have onset at any age 
B) Children need to have at least six symptoms; adults need to have at least five symptoms 
C) Children need to have at least five symptoms; adults need to have at least six symptoms 
D) There is no difference - the same criteria are applied to children and adults 
A) Children have to have symptom onset prior to age 7; adults can have onset at any age 
B) Children need to have at least six symptoms; adults need to have at least five symptoms 
C) Children need to have at least five symptoms; adults need to have at least six symptoms 
D) There is no difference - the same criteria are applied to children and adults

Question 15

Jenna, a 15 year old, was first diagnosed with an anxiety disorder when she was 10. She has continued to experience clinical levels of anxiety to this day. When she is an adult, she will likely:

Accepted Answer

A) Be just fine 
B) Be o.k., so long as her anxiety is successfully treated before she turns 18 
C) Continue to struggle with anxiety, but at a lower intensity 
D) Experience a mental disorder 
A) Be just fine 
B) Be o.k., so long as her anxiety is successfully treated before she turns 18 
C) Continue to struggle with anxiety, but at a lower intensity 
D) Experience a mental disorder

Question 16

Programs aimed at preventing anxiety are more effective for girls than boys because:

Accepted Answer

A) Girls try harder to please adults 
B) Boys are less susceptible to anxiety 
C) Girls are less susceptible to anxiety 
D) Boys try harder to please adults 
A) Girls try harder to please adults 
B) Boys are less susceptible to anxiety 
C) Girls are less susceptible to anxiety 
D) Boys try harder to please adults

Question 17

The play of autistic children is:

Accepted Answer

A) Similar to normal children 
B) Similar to mentally retarded children 
C) Generally inappropriate 
D) Frequently highly social 
A) Similar to normal children 
B) Similar to mentally retarded children 
C) Generally inappropriate 
D) Frequently highly social

Question 18

Roughly what percentage of children do not respond to medication for ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 40% 
D) 50% 
A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 40% 
D) 50%

Question 19

When Holly's mom drops her off at daycare, she is happy to go off and play with the other children. When her mom comes to pick her up at the end of the day, she greets her excitedly and tells her all about her day. Holly represents the ______ attachment style.

Accepted Answer

A) secure 
B) anxious 
C) avoidant 
D) disorganized 
A) secure 
B) anxious 
C) avoidant 
D) disorganized

Question 20

Stimulant drugs have which of the following effects on hyperactive children?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased activity level 
B) Gradual improvement in academic performance 
C) Short-term improvements in attention and behaviour 
D) Addiction to the medication 
A) Increased activity level 
B) Gradual improvement in academic performance 
C) Short-term improvements in attention and behaviour 
D) Addiction to the medication

Autism is more common among:

Phenylketonuria (PKU)is the result of a(n):

Leilani Muir was:

The Montreal Longitudinal-Experimental Study revealed that __ consistently predicted later violent delinquency as well as non-violent offending in _.

Learning disabilities seem to have a biological basis.

Kirk was raised in an abusive environment and frequently seems confused by his surroundings. Which of the following attachment patterns is he most likely to display?

According to research by Pires and Jenkins (2007), which of the following strongly predicted initial drug use by adolescents?

According to Cartwright-Hatton and colleagues (2006), the most commonly diagnosed anxiety disorder in children below 12 years of age is:

Down's syndrome is caused by: DUPLICATE

A new communication disorder in DSM-5 is:

Childhood disorders are often described as either disorders of undercontrolled behaviour or overcontrolled behaviour. Describe what each of these are, and give an example of each type of disorder.

Autistic children typically score in what range on intelligence tests?

The major difference in diagnostic criteria for children and adults with ADHD is that:

Jenna, a 15 year old, was first diagnosed with an anxiety disorder when she was 10. She has continued to experience clinical levels of anxiety to this day. When she is an adult, she will likely:

Programs aimed at preventing anxiety are more effective for girls than boys because:

The play of autistic children is:

Roughly what percentage of children do not respond to medication for ADHD?

When Holly's mom drops her off at daycare, she is happy to go off and play with the other children. When her mom comes to pick her up at the end of the day, she greets her excitedly and tells her all about her day. Holly represents the ______ attachment style.

Stimulant drugs have which of the following effects on hyperactive children?

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

Autism is more common among:

Phenylketonuria (PKU)is the result of a(n):

Leilani Muir was:

The Montreal Longitudinal-Experimental Study revealed that ______________ consistently predicted later violent delinquency as well as non-violent offending in _____________.

Learning disabilities seem to have a biological basis.

Kirk was raised in an abusive environment and frequently seems confused by his surroundings. Which of the following attachment patterns is he most likely to display?

According to research by Pires and Jenkins (2007), which of the following strongly predicted initial drug use by adolescents?

According to Cartwright-Hatton and colleagues (2006), the most commonly diagnosed anxiety disorder in children below 12 years of age is:

Down's syndrome is caused by: DUPLICATE

A new communication disorder in DSM-5 is:

Childhood disorders are often described as either disorders of undercontrolled behaviour or overcontrolled behaviour. Describe what each of these are, and give an example of each type of disorder.

Autistic children typically score in what range on intelligence tests?

The major difference in diagnostic criteria for children and adults with ADHD is that:

Jenna, a 15 year old, was first diagnosed with an anxiety disorder when she was 10. She has continued to experience clinical levels of anxiety to this day. When she is an adult, she will likely:

Programs aimed at preventing anxiety are more effective for girls than boys because:

The play of autistic children is:

Roughly what percentage of children do not respond to medication for ADHD?

When Holly's mom drops her off at daycare, she is happy to go off and play with the other children. When her mom comes to pick her up at the end of the day, she greets her excitedly and tells her all about her day. Holly represents the ______ attachment style.

Stimulant drugs have which of the following effects on hyperactive children?

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

The Montreal Longitudinal-Experimental Study revealed that __ consistently predicted later violent delinquency as well as non-violent offending in _.