Question 1

The medications that are generally used to treat ADHD have proven particularly helpful to most patients in

Accepted Answer

A)  temporarily reducing hyperactivity and impulsivity and/or improving concentration.
B)  reducing hyperactivity and impulsivity and/or improving concentration, with gains maintained even after the medication is discontinued.
C)  temporarily and drastically changing academic performance and socialization.
D)  altering the biological "root" of the problem in terms of neurochemistry, leading to gains maintained after the medication is discontinued.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder associated with substance dependence are most similar to the symptoms observed in

Accepted Answer

A)  vascular major neurocognitive disorder.
B)  Alzheimer's disease
C)  Huntington's disease.
D)  HIV-induced major neurocognitive disorder.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 these are correctE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following have been found to be a predictor of later behavior problems in children with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  A specific genetic mutation
B)  Low birth weight
C)  Hostile home environment
D)  All of these are correctE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Recent research has shown that

Accepted Answer

A)  ADHD naturally resolves itself over the lifespan.
B)  ADHD is caused by a single gene called DAT 1.
C)  the brain of children with ADHD is 3%-4% percent smaller than children without ADHD.
D)  all of these are correctE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Delirium brought on by withdrawal from alcohol or other drugs is generally treated

Accepted Answer

A)  with rest and reassurance.
B)  with antipsychotic medication.
C)  with antidepressant medication.
D)  by restraining the patient until the withdrawal symptoms are over.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about vascular neurocognitive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  The prevalence rate is 25% for those over age 80.
B)  The risk for women is slightly higher than men.
C)  The outcome is similar to that of Alzheimer's disease.
D)  The onset is about the same as for Alzheimer's disease.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Of the following, the most accurate statement with regard to the genetic influences of ADHD is that

Accepted Answer

A)  there are no known genetic influences.
B)  there appears to be a single gene influence.
C)  there appear to be multiple genetic influences.
D)  defects on the Y chromosome are the major influence.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Individuals with ASD sometimes repeat the speech of others in a pattern called

Accepted Answer

A)  back speech.
B)  repeat listening.
C)  echolalia.
D)  mocking speech.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The differing patterns of impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease dementia and HIV-caused major neurocognitive disorder are primarily attributable to

Accepted Answer

A)  the different areas of the brain affected.
B)  the immune response to the virus in HIV patients.
C)  psychosocial differences in the lives of the typical patients with each disorder.
D)  unexplained causes.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Ron is a nine-year-old boy recently diagnosed with ADHD. His parents have chosen a combined approach to treatment, which will most likely involve

Accepted Answer

A)  new experimental medications and behavior therapy.
B)  no medication, but a combination of behavioral therapy and parent training.
C)  medication such as Ritalin and behavior therapy.
D)  medication such as Ritalin and psychoanalysis.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The symptoms of delirium tend to subside

Accepted Answer

A)  very slowly, over the course of several years.
B)  relatively quickly, over the course of a few days or weeks.
C)  moderately slowly, over the course of several months.
D)  very slowly, if they ever subside at all.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

The condition formerly called dementia pugilistica is diagnosed primarily in

Accepted Answer

A)  baseball players.
B)  boxers.
C)  bowlers.
D)  basketball players.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Samantha is a sixth-grade girl who has great difficulty in school. She pays attention and works hard but appears to have trouble remembering facts and concepts that she has read. Before we can determine whether Samantha has a learning disability, it is most important to know her

Accepted Answer

A)  family history.
B)  social skills.
C)  math skills.
D)  IQ.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

The restricted pattern of behavior generally observed in autism involves

Accepted Answer

A)  repetitive movements, such as spinning in circles.
B)  an intense preference for keeping things the same.
C)  inappropriate communication patterns.
D)  a lack of recognition of significant others.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Treatment for learning disorders generally involves

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulant medication.
B)  educational remediation.
C)  family therapy.
D)  cognitive-behavioral therapy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

All of the following are problems observed to result from learning disorders EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  low employment.
B)  school dropout.
C)  drug abuse.
D)  suicidal thoughts and attempted suicide.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Recent research has demonstrated all of the below regarding ADHD's causes EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  it is considered to be highly influenced by genetics with a relatively small role played by environmental influences.
B)  it is related to interactions among multiple genes.
C)  it appears to be related to the neurotransmitter dopamine.
D)  it is primarily due to physical brain damage.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Bringing the instruction for children with ASD away from a desk with one child and one teacher to regular settings at home, in school, and in the community is known as applying

Accepted Answer

A)  naturalistic teaching strategies.
B)  pivotal response training.
C)  incidental teaching.
D)  milieu teaching.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

One approach that has received considerable research support in assisting children with their problems related to learning is

Accepted Answer

A)  drug treatment.
B)  behavior modification.
C)  direct instruction.
D)  enriched instructionE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 13: Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Individuals with ASD sometimes repeat the speech of others in a pattern called

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder associated with substance dependence are most similar to the symptoms observed in

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Recent research has demonstrated all of the below regarding ADHD's causes EXCEPT

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

One approach that has received considerable research support in assisting children with their problems related to learning is

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The symptoms of delirium tend to subside

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The medications that are generally used to treat ADHD have proven particularly helpful to most patients in

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Bringing the instruction for children with ASD away from a desk with one child and one teacher to regular settings at home, in school, and in the community is known as applying

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following have been found to be a predictor of later behavior problems in children with ADHD?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The differing patterns of impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease dementia and HIV-caused major neurocognitive disorder are primarily attributable to

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Of the following, the most accurate statement with regard to the genetic influences of ADHD is that

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Delirium brought on by withdrawal from alcohol or other drugs is generally treated

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following statements is true about vascular neurocognitive disorder?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

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

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Recent research has shown that

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The restricted pattern of behavior generally observed in autism involves

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Treatment for learning disorders generally involves

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Ron is a nine-year-old boy recently diagnosed with ADHD. His parents have chosen a combined approach to treatment, which will most likely involve

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

All of the following are problems observed to result from learning disorders EXCEPT

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The condition formerly called dementia pugilistica is diagnosed primarily in

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Samantha is a sixth-grade girl who has great difficulty in school. She pays attention and works hard but appears to have trouble remembering facts and concepts that she has read. Before we can determine whether Samantha has a learning disability, it is most important to know her

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified