Question 1

1-67.Coprolalia

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A) is a vocal tic involving yelling obscenities. 
B) frequently accompanies encopresis. 
C) is a common side effect of medications used in the treatment of childhood depression. 
D) is a rare pervasive developmental disorder. 
A) is a vocal tic involving yelling obscenities. 
B) frequently accompanies encopresis. 
C) is a common side effect of medications used in the treatment of childhood depression. 
D) is a rare pervasive developmental disorder.

Question 2

1-95.When symptoms of intellectual disability are not apparent until after age 17,

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A) the treatment for retardation is more successful. 
B) the level of retardation is typically mild. 
C) the retardation is almost always at least moderate and often severe. 
D) the diagnosis would be dementia,not intellectual disability. 
A) the treatment for retardation is more successful. 
B) the level of retardation is typically mild. 
C) the retardation is almost always at least moderate and often severe. 
D) the diagnosis would be dementia,not intellectual disability.

Question 3

What is the clinical picture of oppositional defiant disorder? How is this disorder related to conduct disorder?

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The key characteristics of oppositional

Question 4

1-66.Cross-cultural studies of tics find that

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A) the types of tics seen most commonly vary with culture. 
B) the average age of tic onset appears to be universal. 
C) tics occur less frequently in cultures that are less expressive. 
D) tics are always seen more frequently in females. 
A) the types of tics seen most commonly vary with culture. 
B) the average age of tic onset appears to be universal. 
C) tics occur less frequently in cultures that are less expressive. 
D) tics are always seen more frequently in females.

Question 5

1-103.Phenylketonuria can be used to illustrate

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A) the dramatic effects of prenatal malnutrition. 
B) the importance of early detection of chromosomal anomalies. 
C) why women should give birth at an early age. 
D) how nature and nurture interact. 
A) the dramatic effects of prenatal malnutrition. 
B) the importance of early detection of chromosomal anomalies. 
C) why women should give birth at an early age. 
D) how nature and nurture interact.

Question 6

Functional enuresis

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A) always has an organic cause. 
B) usually develops following some traumatic event. 
C) is seen in boys more commonly than girls. 
D) exists in primary,secondary,and tertiary forms. 
A) always has an organic cause. 
B) usually develops following some traumatic event. 
C) is seen in boys more commonly than girls. 
D) exists in primary,secondary,and tertiary forms.

Question 7

1-92.The most widely known and studied learning disorder is

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A) intellectual disability. 
B) autism. 
C) conduct disorder. 
D) dyslexia. 
A) intellectual disability. 
B) autism. 
C) conduct disorder. 
D) dyslexia.

Question 8

What two childhood disorders are characterized by aggressive or antisocial behavior?

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A) Oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder 
B) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and oppositional defiant disorder 
C) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and childhood depression 
D) Conduct disorder and childhood depression 
A) Oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder 
B) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and oppositional defiant disorder 
C) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and childhood depression 
D) Conduct disorder and childhood depression

Question 9

1-83.Which of the following would be most distressing to a child with autism?

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A) Soft,monotonous sounds 
B) An everyday routine that stays the same 
C) Altering a familiar environment 
D) Not having a normal sleep pattern 
A) Soft,monotonous sounds 
B) An everyday routine that stays the same 
C) Altering a familiar environment 
D) Not having a normal sleep pattern

Question 10

What was the greatest problem that emerged as a classification system for childhood disorders was being developed?

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A) The same classification system that had been developed for adults was used for children. 
B) Few childhood disorders had been identified. 
C) The role of parents in the development of disordered behavior was overemphasized. 
D) There was a hesitancy to identify childhood disorders as parents were likely to be blamed for any diagnosis given. 
A) The same classification system that had been developed for adults was used for children. 
B) Few childhood disorders had been identified. 
C) The role of parents in the development of disordered behavior was overemphasized. 
D) There was a hesitancy to identify childhood disorders as parents were likely to be blamed for any diagnosis given.

Question 11

3-10.What are three of the special factors associated with treatment for children and adolescents?

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Three of: child's inability to seek assi

Question 12

1-72.________ are a group of severely disabling conditions in children that are considered to be the result of structural differences in the brain and usually apparent at birth or as the child begins to develop.

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A) Neurodevelopmental disorders 
B) Symptom disorders 
C) Conduct disorders 
D) Tic disorders 
A) Neurodevelopmental disorders 
B) Symptom disorders 
C) Conduct disorders 
D) Tic disorders

Question 13

1-105.Microcephaly and macrocephaly have what in common?

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A) They involve alterations in head size and shape. 
B) They are due to recessive genes. 
C) They are caused by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the cranium. 
D) They are associated with older parental age. 
A) They involve alterations in head size and shape. 
B) They are due to recessive genes. 
C) They are caused by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the cranium. 
D) They are associated with older parental age.

Question 14

The development of conduct disorder in adolescence

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A) predicts the development of other psychopathology in adulthood. 
B) rarely occurs. 
C) commonly occurs in teens who suffer from ADHD. 
D) is not associated with lasting behavioral problems as much as early-onset conduct disorder 
A) predicts the development of other psychopathology in adulthood. 
B) rarely occurs. 
C) commonly occurs in teens who suffer from ADHD. 
D) is not associated with lasting behavioral problems as much as early-onset conduct disorder

Question 15

Among children,the most commonly diagnosed disorders are

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A) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and separation anxiety disorders. 
B) psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia. 
C) depression and phobic conditions. 
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder and conduct disorder. 
A) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and separation anxiety disorders. 
B) psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia. 
C) depression and phobic conditions. 
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder and conduct disorder.

Question 16

Treatment of ADHD with drugs such as Ritalin is thought to be effective as it

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A) quiets the voices. 
B) increases the ability to concentrate. 
C) interferes with glutamate activity. 
D) acts as a sedative. 
A) quiets the voices. 
B) increases the ability to concentrate. 
C) interferes with glutamate activity. 
D) acts as a sedative.

Question 17

What are the special vulnerabilities in young children that contribute to the
development of psychological problems?

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Children have a more simplistic view of

Question 18

What is unique about the intellectual disability caused by PKU?

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While many conditions inevitably result

Question 19

1-69.Orlando,14,frequently twists his head uncontrollably and yelps or grunts.If he has not done this for several hours,he has a sensation that can only be relieved by engaging in these movements and sounds.Orlando has had this problem since he was 8.The most likely diagnosis is

Accepted Answer

A) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
B) tic disorder. 
C) coprolalia. 
D) Tourette's syndrome. 
A) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
B) tic disorder. 
C) coprolalia. 
D) Tourette's syndrome.

Question 20

How does depression in a mother impact her child?

Accepted Answer

Depressed mothers tend not to respond ef

1-67.Coprolalia

1-95.When symptoms of intellectual disability are not apparent until after age 17,

What is the clinical picture of oppositional defiant disorder? How is this disorder related to conduct disorder?

1-66.Cross-cultural studies of tics find that

1-103.Phenylketonuria can be used to illustrate

Functional enuresis

1-92.The most widely known and studied learning disorder is

What two childhood disorders are characterized by aggressive or antisocial behavior?

1-83.Which of the following would be most distressing to a child with autism?

What was the greatest problem that emerged as a classification system for childhood disorders was being developed?

3-10.What are three of the special factors associated with treatment for children and adolescents?

1-72.________ are a group of severely disabling conditions in children that are considered to be the result of structural differences in the brain and usually apparent at birth or as the child begins to develop.

1-105.Microcephaly and macrocephaly have what in common?

The development of conduct disorder in adolescence

Among children,the most commonly diagnosed disorders are

Treatment of ADHD with drugs such as Ritalin is thought to be effective as it

What are the special vulnerabilities in young children that contribute to the development of psychological problems?

What is unique about the intellectual disability caused by PKU?

1-69.Orlando,14,frequently twists his head uncontrollably and yelps or grunts.If he has not done this for several hours,he has a sensation that can only be relieved by engaging in these movements and sounds.Orlando has had this problem since he was 8.The most likely diagnosis is

How does depression in a mother impact her child?

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1-67.Coprolalia

1-95.When symptoms of intellectual disability are not apparent until after age 17,

What is the clinical picture of oppositional defiant disorder? How is this disorder related to conduct disorder?

1-66.Cross-cultural studies of tics find that

1-103.Phenylketonuria can be used to illustrate

Functional enuresis

1-92.The most widely known and studied learning disorder is

What two childhood disorders are characterized by aggressive or antisocial behavior?

1-83.Which of the following would be most distressing to a child with autism?

What was the greatest problem that emerged as a classification system for childhood disorders was being developed?

3-10.What are three of the special factors associated with treatment for children and adolescents?

1-72.________ are a group of severely disabling conditions in children that are considered to be the result of structural differences in the brain and usually apparent at birth or as the child begins to develop.

1-105.Microcephaly and macrocephaly have what in common?

The development of conduct disorder in adolescence

Among children,the most commonly diagnosed disorders are

Treatment of ADHD with drugs such as Ritalin is thought to be effective as it

What are the special vulnerabilities in young children that contribute to the development of psychological problems?

What is unique about the intellectual disability caused by PKU?

1-69.Orlando,14,frequently twists his head uncontrollably and yelps or grunts.If he has not done this for several hours,he has a sensation that can only be relieved by engaging in these movements and sounds.Orlando has had this problem since he was 8.The most likely diagnosis is

How does depression in a mother impact her child?

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

Filters