Question 1

When an educational system based classification is made for someone with an intellectual disability,what is the minimum IQ that is considered "educable"?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  60 
C)  70 
D)  80

Question 2

Explain this statement: "We are not sure whether academic difficulties of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are a result of the disorder or a result of the symptoms of the disorder."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain this statement: "We are not sure...

Question 3

What is Lesch-Nyhan syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  a form of cerebral palsy 
B)  a viral infection that causes intellectual disability 
C)  a cluster of symptoms displayed by some individuals with intellectual disability 
D)  a genetic disorder that causes intellectual disability

Question 4

Stephen has a round face; a broad,flat nose; small,downward-sloping folds of skin at the inside corners of his eyes; a protruding tongue; small,squarish hands; and unusually short arms and legs in relation to his body.He also suffers from heart and respiratory problems.What disorder does Stephen most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A)  phenylketonuria 
B)  Down syndrome 
C)  fragile X syndrome 
D)  Klinefelter's syndrome

Question 5

In a school with 100 children,how many would have a mathematics learning disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  6 
D)  12

Question 6

Samantha,a Grade 6 girl,has difficulty in school.She pays attention and works hard but appears to have trouble remembering facts and concepts that she has read about.An assessment of Samantha's learning disorder could involve administering intelligence and achievement tests.In which of the following scenarios would Samantha most likely be diagnosed as having a reading learning disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  if her intelligence test scores were significantly higher than her school grades in reading 
B)  if she scored one standard deviation above average on an intelligence test but one standard deviation below average on an achievement test tapping reading skills 
C)  if her scores on a reading test were significantly lower than her scores on a mathematics test 
D)  if her scores on both kinds of tests were significantly higher than her school grades

Question 7

Two alternative reasons have been proposed to explain why children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)have problems with academic performance.One is that ADHD symptoms directly inhibit school performance.What is the other reason?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parenting skills are impaired because of the stress of dealing with the symptoms of ADHD. 
B)  Social difficulties make school a negative experience for children with ADHD. 
C)  A brain impairment associated with ADHD inhibits academic ability. 
D)  Dietary factors responsible for ADHD limit school performance.

Question 8

What do individuals with intellectual disability show?

Accepted Answer

A)  similar types of deficits, although the degree of deficit varies greatly 
B)  similar types and degree of deficits 
C)  varied types and degree of deficits 
D)  varied types of deficits, although the degree of deficit tends to be quite similar

Question 9

It was once thought that "echolalia" was a sign of autism.What is the current belief about echolalia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Echolalia is a symptom of expressive language disorder, which often co-occurs with autism. 
B)  Echolalia is a sign the child also may have schizophrenia. 
C)  Echolalia in children with autism spectrum disorder is just a sign of delayed language skills, not a symptom of their disorder. 
D)  Echolalia is frequently associated with mild intellectual disability.

Question 10

Which of the following is a type of tic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  autistic disorder 
B)  selective mutism 
C)  Tourette's disorder 
D)  coprolalia

Question 11

Anne's son Evan has ADHD,but she doesn't want to give him medication.What alternative treatment could Anne choose?

Accepted Answer

A)  brief, inpatient treatment at a specialty hospital 
B)  individual cognitive-behavioural therapy 
C)  social-skills training 
D)  behavioural programs and parent training

Question 12

Alex has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.He showed six different indicators of hyperactivity/impulsivity.What must he also have demonstrated for this diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Six behaviours from the inattention cluster. 
B)  Six behaviours from the distractibility cluster. 
C)  Four behaviours from the compulsivity cluster. 
D)  Four behaviours from the distractibility cluster.

Question 13

It was once believed that the unusual speech patterns of some individuals with autism spectrum disorder were due to a characteristic lack of self-awareness.Later research showed that a lack of self-concept in some individuals with autism spectrum disorder is probably due to another factor.What is that factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  dysfunctional patterns of communication with the parents 
B)  being treated by others as a baby because of the autism 
C)  cognitive disabilities or delays instead of autism itself 
D)  an abnormally small cerebellum

Question 14

Approximately what percentage of people with an intellectual disability are classified as mildly intellectually disabled?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  70 percent 
D)  90 percent

Question 15

Mario has an IQ score of 35.How would he therefore be classified?

Accepted Answer

A)  as having profound intellectual disability 
B)  as having moderate intellectual disability 
C)  as having severe intellectual disability 
D)  as having mild intellectual disability

Question 16

How does attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)develop as children grow into adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manifestations of ADHD tend to change over time, but many problems often persist. 
B)  Specific symptoms remain relatively stable throughout the life span for most individuals. 
C)  ADHD tends to evolve into more severe forms of pathology. 
D)  Children tend to outgrow ADHD.

Question 17

Controversy exists about the use of stimulant medications to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.Which of the following is a concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of medications to control what are essentially problems of parental discipline 
B)  the high risk of addiction to these drugs 
C)  the long-term effects of these drugs on the developing brain 
D)  stimulant drugs' potential for abuse

Question 18

Joseph,a ten-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder,likes to walk through the halls of his home touching all the doorknobs.One day,a visiting relative is standing in front of one of the doors,preventing Joseph from touching the doorknob.What will most likely occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joseph will ignore the relative and carry on to the next door. 
B)  Joseph will use echolalia speech to inform the relative that he needs that person to move. 
C)  Joseph will have a tantrum. 
D)  Joseph will stop and participate in a different actively.

Question 19

Tiara is an adolescent with a learning disorder.Tiara may be particularly vulnerable to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  substance use disorders 
B)  obesity 
C)  low self-esteem 
D)  committing sexual assault

Question 20

Mrs.Farthington is starting as a principal at a new school with 500 students.About how many children with ADHD can she expect to be students at her school?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  30 
C)  50 
D)  70

Exam 14: Neurodevelopmental Disorders