Question 1

1-71.The most effective medical treatment for Tourette's syndrome is

Accepted Answer

A) biofeedback training. 
B) central nervous stimulants such as Ritalin. 
C) neuroleptics such as haloperidol. 
D) the hormone replacement drug DDVAP. 
A) biofeedback training. 
B) central nervous stimulants such as Ritalin. 
C) neuroleptics such as haloperidol. 
D) the hormone replacement drug DDVAP.

Question 2

In studies looking at the effectiveness of treatment for ADHD,what was found?

Accepted Answer

A) While good results are achieved when medication is combined with therapy,behavioral methods have been quite successful short-term. 
B) While good results are achieved when medication is combined with therapy,the therapy appears to be the more effective element of the treatment. 
C) The use of medications interferes with the effectiveness of behavioral approaches. 
D) Cognitive-behavioral therapy is more effective than behavioral modification. 
A) While good results are achieved when medication is combined with therapy,behavioral methods have been quite successful short-term. 
B) While good results are achieved when medication is combined with therapy,the therapy appears to be the more effective element of the treatment. 
C) The use of medications interferes with the effectiveness of behavioral approaches. 
D) Cognitive-behavioral therapy is more effective than behavioral modification.

Question 3

Historically,why has little attention been paid to childhood psychopathology?

Accepted Answer

A) Mental illness was not recognized in children. 
B) Childhood disorders were viewed as childhood versions of adult disorders. 
C) All signs of mental illness in children were assumed to reflect some developmental stage that would be outgrown. 
D) Society viewed children as inherently good and accepted all behavior unconditionally. 
A) Mental illness was not recognized in children. 
B) Childhood disorders were viewed as childhood versions of adult disorders. 
C) All signs of mental illness in children were assumed to reflect some developmental stage that would be outgrown. 
D) Society viewed children as inherently good and accepted all behavior unconditionally.

Question 4

It is believed that depressed mothers negatively affect their infants because they

Accepted Answer

A) are overly intrusive with their children,depending upon the child rather than allowing the child to depend upon them. 
B) respond less sensitively to their children and show more irritable behavior. 
C) tend to blame themselves when,in fact,the children have made mistakes. 
D) engage in impulsive,antisocial behaviors which the children mimic. 
A) are overly intrusive with their children,depending upon the child rather than allowing the child to depend upon them. 
B) respond less sensitively to their children and show more irritable behavior. 
C) tend to blame themselves when,in fact,the children have made mistakes. 
D) engage in impulsive,antisocial behaviors which the children mimic.

Question 5

1-85.It has been suggested that the symptoms seen in autism might reflect a problem with the function of the

Accepted Answer

A) glutamate neurotransmitter system. 
B) hippocampus. 
C) hypothalamus. 
D) cerebellum. 
A) glutamate neurotransmitter system. 
B) hippocampus. 
C) hypothalamus. 
D) cerebellum.

Question 6

1-89.Despite studies such as by Ivar Lovaas,the overall prognosis for children with autism is

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A) extremely positive. 
B) poor. 
C) most will be able to live on their own and work at low-level jobs. 
D) most will steadily improve as they age and become independent. 
A) extremely positive. 
B) poor. 
C) most will be able to live on their own and work at low-level jobs. 
D) most will steadily improve as they age and become independent.

Question 7

Brad has been diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).The disorder began around age 12 and is characterized by disobedient and hostile behavior toward authority figures.What aspect of this case is unusual?

Accepted Answer

A) It is unusual for children with ODD to be boys. 
B) It is unusual for the onset of ODD to occur at age 12. 
C) It is unusual for children with ODD to be hostile toward authority figures. 
D) Nothing about this case is unusual. 
A) It is unusual for children with ODD to be boys. 
B) It is unusual for the onset of ODD to occur at age 12. 
C) It is unusual for children with ODD to be hostile toward authority figures. 
D) Nothing about this case is unusual.

Question 8

The most common childhood anxiety disorder is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) selective mutism 
B) depression 
C) generalized anxiety disorder 
D) separation anxiety disorder 
A) selective mutism 
B) depression 
C) generalized anxiety disorder 
D) separation anxiety disorder

Question 9

1-74.The hallmark symptom of autism is

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A) lack of language. 
B) lack of interest in other people. 
C) intellectual disability. 
D) strange behaviors. 
A) lack of language. 
B) lack of interest in other people. 
C) intellectual disability. 
D) strange behaviors.

Question 10

Anxiety disorders of childhood

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A) tend to persist into adulthood. 
B) show few cross-cultural differences. 
C) are usually effectively treated with drugs. 
D) typically do not lead to problems later in life. 
A) tend to persist into adulthood. 
B) show few cross-cultural differences. 
C) are usually effectively treated with drugs. 
D) typically do not lead to problems later in life.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) Parental psychopathology. 
B) Methamphetamine abuse. 
C) Middle socioeconomic status. 
D) Childhood obesity. 
A) Parental psychopathology. 
B) Methamphetamine abuse. 
C) Middle socioeconomic status. 
D) Childhood obesity.

Question 12

1-99.Individuals with Down syndrome typically show which of the following characteristics?

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A) They have extremely small heads and brains. 
B) Their eyes,skin,and hair are very pale. 
C) They have large tongues and short fingers. 
D) Their cranium fills with an abnormal amount of cerebrospinal fluid. 
A) They have extremely small heads and brains. 
B) Their eyes,skin,and hair are very pale. 
C) They have large tongues and short fingers. 
D) Their cranium fills with an abnormal amount of cerebrospinal fluid.

Question 13

Describe the ways parents can cause anxiety disorders in their children.

Accepted Answer

1.Modeling by overanxious and protective

Question 14

Punitive approaches to antisocial youth are

Accepted Answer

A) likely to make problems worse. 
B) effective when intervention occurs before adolescence. 
C) not the norm. 
D) effective at "teaching the child a lesson." 
A) likely to make problems worse. 
B) effective when intervention occurs before adolescence. 
C) not the norm. 
D) effective at "teaching the child a lesson."

Question 15

1-65.Tics

Accepted Answer

A) are usually not noticed by the individual performing the act. 
B) are often related to enuresis. 
C) occur most frequently in adults,but occasionally they also occur in children. 
D) almost always have an organic basis. 
A) are usually not noticed by the individual performing the act. 
B) are often related to enuresis. 
C) occur most frequently in adults,but occasionally they also occur in children. 
D) almost always have an organic basis.

Question 16

Compared to enuresis,encopresis is

Accepted Answer

A) diagnosed at an earlier age. 
B) more common. 
C) less likely to be treated with drugs. 
D) more likely be effectively treated with conditioning procedures. 
A) diagnosed at an earlier age. 
B) more common. 
C) less likely to be treated with drugs. 
D) more likely be effectively treated with conditioning procedures.

Question 17

1-79.Which of the following is a possible explanation for the seeming lack of emotion in autistic children?

Accepted Answer

A) They have no emotions. 
B) They lack social understanding. 
C) Neurological impairment - they can feel but not show emotions. 
D) Immaturity - they will show more as they get older. 
A) They have no emotions. 
B) They lack social understanding. 
C) Neurological impairment - they can feel but not show emotions. 
D) Immaturity - they will show more as they get older.

Question 18

1-73.Autism is

Accepted Answer

A) a severe and puzzling disorder. 
B) diagnosed based on socioeconomic status. 
C) a severe form of conduct disorder. 
D) an extreme tic disorder. 
A) a severe and puzzling disorder. 
B) diagnosed based on socioeconomic status. 
C) a severe form of conduct disorder. 
D) an extreme tic disorder.

Question 19

Artiss developed conduct disorder early.Bertram developed conduct disorder late.This suggests that

Accepted Answer

A) Artiss will have a higher level of intelligence. 
B) Artiss will have a higher likelihood of adult antisocial personality disorder. 
C) Bertram will have a higher likelihood of social dysfunctions. 
D) Bertram will show more severe neuropsychological deficits and attentional problems. 
A) Artiss will have a higher level of intelligence. 
B) Artiss will have a higher likelihood of adult antisocial personality disorder. 
C) Bertram will have a higher likelihood of social dysfunctions. 
D) Bertram will show more severe neuropsychological deficits and attentional problems.

Question 20

What are three factors that can cause intellectual disability?

Accepted Answer

Three of: Genetic-chromosomal

1-71.The most effective medical treatment for Tourette's syndrome is

In studies looking at the effectiveness of treatment for ADHD,what was found?

Historically,why has little attention been paid to childhood psychopathology?

It is believed that depressed mothers negatively affect their infants because they

1-85.It has been suggested that the symptoms seen in autism might reflect a problem with the function of the

1-89.Despite studies such as by Ivar Lovaas,the overall prognosis for children with autism is

Brad has been diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).The disorder began around age 12 and is characterized by disobedient and hostile behavior toward authority figures.What aspect of this case is unusual?

The most common childhood anxiety disorder is ________.

1-74.The hallmark symptom of autism is

Anxiety disorders of childhood

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

1-99.Individuals with Down syndrome typically show which of the following characteristics?

Describe the ways parents can cause anxiety disorders in their children.

Punitive approaches to antisocial youth are

1-65.Tics

Compared to enuresis,encopresis is

1-79.Which of the following is a possible explanation for the seeming lack of emotion in autistic children?

1-73.Autism is

Artiss developed conduct disorder early.Bertram developed conduct disorder late.This suggests that

What are three factors that can cause intellectual disability?

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Exam 15: Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

1-71.The most effective medical treatment for Tourette's syndrome is

In studies looking at the effectiveness of treatment for ADHD,what was found?

Historically,why has little attention been paid to childhood psychopathology?

It is believed that depressed mothers negatively affect their infants because they

1-85.It has been suggested that the symptoms seen in autism might reflect a problem with the function of the

1-89.Despite studies such as by Ivar Lovaas,the overall prognosis for children with autism is

Brad has been diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).The disorder began around age 12 and is characterized by disobedient and hostile behavior toward authority figures.What aspect of this case is unusual?

The most common childhood anxiety disorder is ________.

1-74.The hallmark symptom of autism is

Anxiety disorders of childhood

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

1-99.Individuals with Down syndrome typically show which of the following characteristics?

Describe the ways parents can cause anxiety disorders in their children.

Punitive approaches to antisocial youth are

1-65.Tics

Compared to enuresis,encopresis is

1-79.Which of the following is a possible explanation for the seeming lack of emotion in autistic children?

1-73.Autism is

Artiss developed conduct disorder early.Bertram developed conduct disorder late.This suggests that

What are three factors that can cause intellectual disability?

Abnormal Psychology: an Overview

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

Neurocognitive Disorders

Therapy

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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