Question 1

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. B

Question 2

What types of treatments are most effective for treating enuresis?

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While medications may be used to decrease bedwetting, these medications do not fix the problem. Learning-based procedures are clearly more effective, for example, the bell and pad method.

Question 3

It is important to do a thorough physical examination, to rule out medical problems, before diagnosing encopresis because these children often

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A)  have sleep and metabolic disorders, as well. 
B)  engage in hypochondriacal behaviors. 
C)  suffer from diabetes and other serious, chronic conditions. 
D)  suffer from constipation. 
A)  have sleep and metabolic disorders, as well. 
B)  engage in hypochondriacal behaviors. 
C)  suffer from diabetes and other serious, chronic conditions. 
D)  suffer from constipation. D

Question 4

The diagnoses of Depression and Bipolar Disorder in children and adolescents have __________ in number of the past few years, although diagnosing them has become controversial.

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The answer of The diagnoses of Depression and Bipolar Disorder...

Question 5

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 6

Children with ADHD that have symptoms of hyperactivity

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A)  are usually well liked by their peers because they are always active. 
B)  are usually well liked by their peers because they become "class clowns." 
C)  are usually viewed negatively by their peers because of their behaviors. 
D)  are usually viewed negatively by their peers because they are socially withdrawn. 
A)  are usually well liked by their peers because they are always active. 
B)  are usually well liked by their peers because they become "class clowns." 
C)  are usually viewed negatively by their peers because of their behaviors. 
D)  are usually viewed negatively by their peers because they are socially withdrawn.

Question 7

Divorce, hostility, and lack of monitoring are family characteristics most closely associated with

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A)  separation anxiety disorder. 
B)  conduct disorder. 
C)  autism. 
D)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
A)  separation anxiety disorder. 
B)  conduct disorder. 
C)  autism. 
D)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Question 8

Studies of the effectiveness of antidepressant medication with children have

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A)  shown that Prozac is extremely effective in producing long-term symptom relief. 
B)  produced inconsistent results. 
C)  indicated that while these drugs have few side effects, neither do they have any benefits. 
D)  a major drawback: children develop tolerance to the drugs and become psychologically dependent on them. 
A)  shown that Prozac is extremely effective in producing long-term symptom relief. 
B)  produced inconsistent results. 
C)  indicated that while these drugs have few side effects, neither do they have any benefits. 
D)  a major drawback: children develop tolerance to the drugs and become psychologically dependent on them.

Question 9

_________________________is often referred to as an "autistic spectrum disorder."

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The answer of _________________________is often referred to as an "autistic...

Question 10

A learning disability usually is identified

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A)  because teachers and school administrators are on the watch for the signs. 
B)  because a child shows a disparity between his or her actual academic achievement and expected academic achievement. 
C)  because a child begins to show significant emotional problems, fails, and begins to hate school. 
D)  because the child has been doing very well in school for several years and then suddenly starts failing. 
A)  because teachers and school administrators are on the watch for the signs. 
B)  because a child shows a disparity between his or her actual academic achievement and expected academic achievement. 
C)  because a child begins to show significant emotional problems, fails, and begins to hate school. 
D)  because the child has been doing very well in school for several years and then suddenly starts failing.

Question 11

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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A)  is commonly diagnosed after age of 15. 
B)  is the most frequent psychological referral to mental health facilities. 
C)  is seen equally in boys and girls. 
D)  is thought to occur in about 10 percent of school-aged children. 
A)  is commonly diagnosed after age of 15. 
B)  is the most frequent psychological referral to mental health facilities. 
C)  is seen equally in boys and girls. 
D)  is thought to occur in about 10 percent of school-aged children.

Question 12

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 13

The parrot-like repetition of speech seen in some children with autism is also called __________ .

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The answer of The parrot-like repetition of speech seen in...

Question 14

Discuss the relationship between oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, juvenile delinquency, and antisocial personality disorder.

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While oppositional defiant disorder (ODD

Question 15

Which of the following is not listed in the DSM-IV-TR under disorders of infancy, childhood, and adolescence?

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A)  Autism 
B)  Encopresis 
C)  Enuresis 
D)  Sleepwalking disorder 
A)  Autism 
B)  Encopresis 
C)  Enuresis 
D)  Sleepwalking disorder

Question 16

Tics

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A)  are only seen in Tourette's syndrome. 
B)  usually have an organic basis. 
C)  are usually associated with severe behavioral problems. 
D)  rarely are effectively controlled with medication. 
A)  are only seen in Tourette's syndrome. 
B)  usually have an organic basis. 
C)  are usually associated with severe behavioral problems. 
D)  rarely are effectively controlled with medication.

Question 17

What is the advantage of using Pemoline to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder instead of Ritalin?

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A)  Pemoline increases the child's intelligence. 
B)  Pemoline works faster. 
C)  Pemoline has fewer side effects. 
D)  Pemoline reduces anxiety attacks. 
A)  Pemoline increases the child's intelligence. 
B)  Pemoline works faster. 
C)  Pemoline has fewer side effects. 
D)  Pemoline reduces anxiety attacks.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about early-onset conduct disorder is true?

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A)  Later problems are not likely. 
B)  Most will develop antisocial personality disorder. 
C)  The majority will continue to have, at minimum, social dysfunction as adults. 
D)  Environmental factors predict whether or not the disorder persists. 
A)  Later problems are not likely. 
B)  Most will develop antisocial personality disorder. 
C)  The majority will continue to have, at minimum, social dysfunction as adults. 
D)  Environmental factors predict whether or not the disorder persists.

Question 19

What has been found to be the most effective approach to the treatment of enuresis?

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A)  Cognitive-behavioral therapy 
B)  Conditioning procedures 
C)  Behavioral modification 
D)  Family therapy 
A)  Cognitive-behavioral therapy 
B)  Conditioning procedures 
C)  Behavioral modification 
D)  Family therapy

Question 20

The incidence of Down syndrome increases

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A)  when the mother drinks heavily during pregnancy. 
B)  if the father is extremely young. 
C)  as the age of the parents increases. 
D)  when the mother is exposed to lead during pregnancy. 
A)  when the mother drinks heavily during pregnancy. 
B)  if the father is extremely young. 
C)  as the age of the parents increases. 
D)  when the mother is exposed to lead during pregnancy.

Cross-cultural studies of tics find that

What types of treatments are most effective for treating enuresis?

It is important to do a thorough physical examination, to rule out medical problems, before diagnosing encopresis because these children often

The diagnoses of Depression and Bipolar Disorder in children and adolescents have __________ in number of the past few years, although diagnosing them has become controversial.

Among children, the most commonly diagnosed disorders are

Children with ADHD that have symptoms of hyperactivity

Divorce, hostility, and lack of monitoring are family characteristics most closely associated with

Studies of the effectiveness of antidepressant medication with children have

_________________________is often referred to as an "autistic spectrum disorder."

A learning disability usually is identified

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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

The parrot-like repetition of speech seen in some children with autism is also called __________ .

Discuss the relationship between oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, juvenile delinquency, and antisocial personality disorder.

Which of the following is not listed in the DSM-IV-TR under disorders of infancy, childhood, and adolescence?

Tics

What is the advantage of using Pemoline to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder instead of Ritalin?

Which of the following statements about early-onset conduct disorder is true?

What has been found to be the most effective approach to the treatment of enuresis?

The incidence of Down syndrome increases

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Exam 15: Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Cross-cultural studies of tics find that

What types of treatments are most effective for treating enuresis?

It is important to do a thorough physical examination, to rule out medical problems, before diagnosing encopresis because these children often

The diagnoses of Depression and Bipolar Disorder in children and adolescents have __________ in number of the past few years, although diagnosing them has become controversial.

Among children, the most commonly diagnosed disorders are

Children with ADHD that have symptoms of hyperactivity

Divorce, hostility, and lack of monitoring are family characteristics most closely associated with

Studies of the effectiveness of antidepressant medication with children have

_________________________is often referred to as an "autistic spectrum disorder."

A learning disability usually is identified

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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

The parrot-like repetition of speech seen in some children with autism is also called __________ .

Discuss the relationship between oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, juvenile delinquency, and antisocial personality disorder.

Which of the following is not listed in the DSM-IV-TR under disorders of infancy, childhood, and adolescence?

Tics

What is the advantage of using Pemoline to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder instead of Ritalin?

Which of the following statements about early-onset conduct disorder is true?

What has been found to be the most effective approach to the treatment of enuresis?

The incidence of Down syndrome increases

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, and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatoform 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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