Question 1

Currently,the cause of ADHD is believed to be

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A) a combination of family pathology and poor peer modeling. 
B) excessive sugar in the diet. 
C) an allergic reaction to certain foods and food additives. 
D) both biological and psychological factors. 
A) a combination of family pathology and poor peer modeling. 
B) excessive sugar in the diet. 
C) an allergic reaction to certain foods and food additives. 
D) both biological and psychological factors.

Question 2

1-91.By definition,learning disorders

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A) are not due to a physical defect. 
B) reflect a developmental delay. 
C) are present before the age of 5. 
D) cannot be treated medically. 
A) are not due to a physical defect. 
B) reflect a developmental delay. 
C) are present before the age of 5. 
D) cannot be treated medically.

Question 3

Suicidal behavior in children and adolescents

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A) is extremely rare. 
B) should be ignored as manipulative behavior. 
C) is usually not related to depression. 
D) may be increased by taking SSRIs. 
A) is extremely rare. 
B) should be ignored as manipulative behavior. 
C) is usually not related to depression. 
D) may be increased by taking SSRIs.

Question 4

1-94.An asymmetry in brain development has been hypothesized to be a cause of

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A) ADHD. 
B) autism. 
C) learning disabilities. 
D) selective mutism. 
A) ADHD. 
B) autism. 
C) learning disabilities. 
D) selective mutism.

Question 5

A young child who tries to kill him/herself

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A) is doing it to try to manipulate adults,not because he/she really wants to die. 
B) is depressed and really wants to die. 
C) may have unrealistic beliefs about death and not really understand what it means to die. 
D) is probably more mature and aware than most children their age. 
A) is doing it to try to manipulate adults,not because he/she really wants to die. 
B) is depressed and really wants to die. 
C) may have unrealistic beliefs about death and not really understand what it means to die. 
D) is probably more mature and aware than most children their age.

Question 6

1-110.Which of the following is a legal term used to describe individuals between the ages of 8 and 18 who commit illegal acts?

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A) Conduct Disorder 
B) Oppositional Defiant Disorder 
C) Juvenile Delinquency 
D) Psychopathy 
A) Conduct Disorder 
B) Oppositional Defiant Disorder 
C) Juvenile Delinquency 
D) Psychopathy

Question 7

1-84.Autism

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A) is due to environmental factors like family environment. 
B) is minimally related to genetics. 
C) is caused by exposure to chemical toxins during early development. 
D) is one of the most strongly genetic disorders in the DSM-5. 
A) is due to environmental factors like family environment. 
B) is minimally related to genetics. 
C) is caused by exposure to chemical toxins during early development. 
D) is one of the most strongly genetic disorders in the DSM-5.

Question 8

What are the major symptoms of autism?

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Lack of interest in social rel

Question 9

The term "juvenile delinquent" is

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A) used when a diagnosis of early-onset antisocial personality disorder has been made. 
B) defined by the legal system. 
C) inconsistent with the diagnostic criteria for conduct disorder. 
D) rarely used in modern times. 
A) used when a diagnosis of early-onset antisocial personality disorder has been made. 
B) defined by the legal system. 
C) inconsistent with the diagnostic criteria for conduct disorder. 
D) rarely used in modern times.

Currently,the cause of ADHD is believed to be

1-91.By definition,learning disorders

Suicidal behavior in children and adolescents

1-94.An asymmetry in brain development has been hypothesized to be a cause of

A young child who tries to kill him/herself

1-110.Which of the following is a legal term used to describe individuals between the ages of 8 and 18 who commit illegal acts?

1-84.Autism

What are the major symptoms of autism?

The term "juvenile delinquent" is

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Exam 15: Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Currently,the cause of ADHD is believed to be

1-91.By definition,learning disorders

Suicidal behavior in children and adolescents

1-94.An asymmetry in brain development has been hypothesized to be a cause of

A young child who tries to kill him/herself

1-110.Which of the following is a legal term used to describe individuals between the ages of 8 and 18 who commit illegal acts?

1-84.Autism

What are the major symptoms of autism?

The term "juvenile delinquent" is

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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