Question 1

An appropriate treatment goal for an individual with mild or moderate intellectual disability is

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A)  resolution of symptoms by age 18.
B)  increase intellectual functioning by 15%.
C)  improved abilities to care for self.
D)  selecting an institution for long-term care.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

One of the most common reasons that children are referred for mental health services in the United States is

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A)  ADHD.
B)  autism.
C)  pervasive developmental disorder.
D)  stuttering.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Researchers studying the brain of individuals with autistic disorder suggest that one area of the brain that may be involved with the disorder is the

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A)  brain stem.
B)  hypothalamus.
C)  amygdala.
D)  reticular formation.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is not one of the medications that has been found to reduce the core symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity, as well as improving concentration, in those with ADHD?

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A)  Ritalin
B)  Concerta
C)  Strattera
D)  HaldolE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Why would it be incorrect to say that individuals diagnosed with specific learning disorders are not intelligent?

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A)  It would confuse specific learning disorders with giftedness.
B)  The concept of specific learning disorder has absolutely nothing to do with intelligence.
C)  Specific learning disorders can be diagnosed in people of any intelligence, since they are partially determined by academic performance that falls substantially below IQ-based expectations.
D)  Specific learning disorders are only diagnosed in people of high intelligence.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Ahmed is a three-year-old boy recently diagnosed with autistic disorder.He appears completely unresponsive to his parents and shows no indication of any language development.Ahmed seems uninterested in communication of any kind and has significant rituals such as lining up his toys and realigning them every few minutes.He becomes hysterical if anyone interrupts his ritualistic activity.On an IQ assessment designed for very young children, Ahmed's score was extremely low.His prognosis is poor primarily because of

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A)  lack of language acquisition and low IQ.
B)  low IQ and early age of onset.
C)  early age of onset and lack of language acquisition.
D)  ritualistic behaviour and disinterest in his parents.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The inattention category of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms is characterised by

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A)  careless mistakes.
B)  fidgeting.
C)  not waiting one's turn to answer questions.
D)  accelerated motor skills.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following environmental influences has been found to contribute to the development of ADHD?

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A)  prenatal smoking
B)  low socioeconomic status
C)  parental marital instability and discord
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The fact that IQ scores have, on average, risen over the past century is called the ________ effect.

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A)  Cleckley
B)  Flynn
C)  Hare
D)  GravesE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

An individual with an IQ score of 35 would be classified with __________ intellectual disability.

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A)  mild
B)  moderate
C)  severe
D)  profoundE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Research regarding early intervention programmes such as Head Start indicates that such programmes

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A)  are ineffective.
B)  may help improve the functioning of mentally retarded children.
C)  may help prevent 'at risk' children from developing cultural-familial disability.
D)  help parents manage the behaviour of their mentally retarded children.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Jabu is a 14-year-old girl with autistic disorder who seems compelled to run around touching each door every time she comes home.If she is prevented from touching each door, she has a tantrum.This is an example of

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A)  restricted behaviour pattern.
B)  social impairment.
C)  ritualistic behaviour.
D)  maintenance of sameness.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Intellectual disability is defined as

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A)  below-average intellectual ability.
B)  below-average intellectual ability and adaptive functioning.
C)  significant deficits in self-care abilities.
D)  low IQ score.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Based on a telephone survey of parents in the United States, researchers found that ______ of children between 4 and 17 years of age were diagnosed with ADHD between 2011 and 2012.

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A)  2.5%
B)  6%
C)  9%
D)  11%E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The ability to perform 'computer-like' mathematical calculations and other incredible skills that are sometimes associated with autistic individuals (such as the character in the movie Rain Man)  are

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A)  not typical of the disorder.
B)  a defining symptom of the disorder.
C)  fairly common but not present in every autistic individual.
D)  a complete myth and not possible for any autistic individual.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Modern treatment programmes for autistic disorder generally involve

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A)  pharmacological treatments.
B)  psychological supports for communication and socialisation problems.
C)  behavioural approaches.
D)  all of theseE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Generally speaking, the treatment for a child with autistic disorder should involve

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A)  behavioural therapy, school education and a focus on developing as much independence as possible.
B)  behavioural therapy, home schooling and a focus on developing as much independence as possible.
C)  cognitive therapy, school education and a focus on developing as much independence as possible.
D)  behavioural therapy and a focus on provision for long-term custodial care.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

One of the most characteristic patterns for children with autistic disorder is that they are generally

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A)  uninterested in people.
B)  very intelligent.
C)  extremely talkative.
D)  hyperactive.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is currently being researched as a possible cause of autistic disorder?

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A)  the neuronal structure of the hippocampus
B)  the levels of the neuropeptide oxytocin
C)  the mercury used as a preservative in childhood vaccines
D)  all of theseE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Recent research has shown that ADHD

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A)  is considered to be highly influenced by genetics with a relatively small role played by environmental influences.
B)  is caused by multiple genes.
C)  appears be related to the neurotransmitter dopamine.
D)  all of the aboveE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 14: Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Based on a telephone survey of parents in the United States, researchers found that ______ of children between 4 and 17 years of age were diagnosed with ADHD between 2011 and 2012.

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One of the most characteristic patterns for children with autistic disorder is that they are generally

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Jabu is a 14-year-old girl with autistic disorder who seems compelled to run around touching each door every time she comes home.If she is prevented from touching each door, she has a tantrum.This is an example of

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Which of the following is currently being researched as a possible cause of autistic disorder?

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The inattention category of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms is characterised by

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Researchers studying the brain of individuals with autistic disorder suggest that one area of the brain that may be involved with the disorder is the

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Modern treatment programmes for autistic disorder generally involve

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One of the most common reasons that children are referred for mental health services in the United States is

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Which of the following is not one of the medications that has been found to reduce the core symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity, as well as improving concentration, in those with ADHD?

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Which of the following environmental influences has been found to contribute to the development of ADHD?

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An appropriate treatment goal for an individual with mild or moderate intellectual disability is

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Recent research has shown that ADHD

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An individual with an IQ score of 35 would be classified with __________ intellectual disability.

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Research regarding early intervention programmes such as Head Start indicates that such programmes

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The ability to perform 'computer-like' mathematical calculations and other incredible skills that are sometimes associated with autistic individuals (such as the character in the movie Rain Man) are

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Generally speaking, the treatment for a child with autistic disorder should involve

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The fact that IQ scores have, on average, risen over the past century is called the ________ effect.

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Why would it be incorrect to say that individuals diagnosed with specific learning disorders are not intelligent?

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Intellectual disability is defined as

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Jabu is a 14-year-old girl with autistic disorder who seems compelled to run around touching each door every time she comes home.If she is prevented from touching each door, she has a tantrum.This is an example of

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Which of the following is currently being researched as a possible cause of autistic disorder?

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The inattention category of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms is characterised by

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Researchers studying the brain of individuals with autistic disorder suggest that one area of the brain that may be involved with the disorder is the

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