Question 1

What are the three types of symptoms for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

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A)  hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention
B)  inattention, distraction, hyperactivity
C)  inattention, impulsivity, distraction
D)  hypervigilance, increased startle, distractionE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Down's syndrome can be detected

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A)  in the first trimester of pregnancy.
B)  only at birth.
C)  by ages 1-2.
D)  by adolescence.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which treatment approach has been most clearly documented as benefitting children with autistic disorder by helping to decrease agitation?

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A)  pharmacological treatment
B)  behavioural approaches
C)  school education
D)  parent supportE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Fikile is a 25-year-old woman who has been having a great deal of difficulty taking care of herself.Her IQ score is 68, though this surprises her parents because they recall that her IQ was tested several times when she was in school and it was always in the 80s.The diagnosis of intellectual disability for Fikile is

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A)  appropriate because she meets the criteria for IQ and has difficulty with self-care.
B)  inappropriate because she does not meet the IQ criterion.
C)  inappropriate because we do not have sufficient evidence of impairment.
D)  inappropriate because she did not appear to meet criteria before age 18.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following often overlaps with ADHD?

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A)  oppositional defiant disorder
B)  bipolar disorder
C)  conduct disorder
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The major difference between the DSM-5 system of classification of levels of intellectual disability and the American Association on Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)  system is that the AAIDD system is based on

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A)  abilities.
B)  disabilities.
C)  IQ.
D)  support required.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Based on the research of Lovaas (1987) , improvements in the intellectual and educational functioning of autistic children have been documented for intervention programmes that

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A)  use a group therapy model.
B)  provide multiple therapists.
C)  last for 40 hours or more per week.
D)  are school based.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Recent research has shown that

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A)  ADHD is found equally among boys and girls.
B)  ADHD is caused by a single gene called DAT 1.
C)  the brains of children with ADHD are 3-4% smaller than children without ADHD.
D)  The same medications used to treat depressive symptoms are the most effective at reducing symptoms of ADHD.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

In terms of the level of support that will be necessary for an autistic child, which factor is used as a predictor to determine the prognosis?

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A)  age of onset
B)  severity of initial symptoms
C)  rate of symptom progression
D)  IQE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

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

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A)  low employment.
B)  school drop-out.
C)  drug abuse.
D)  suicidal thoughts and attempts.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Management of specific learning disorders generally involves

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A)  stimulant medication.
B)  educational intervention and assistance.
C)  family therapy.
D)  cognitive-behavioural therapy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Ritalin and Concerta, medications generally used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, are classified as

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A)  minor sedatives.
B)  depressants.
C)  stimulants.
D)  antidepressants.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

The fact that reading disorders occur most often in English-speaking countries may be due to

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A)  the relative difficulty of English.
B)  differences in left-brain dominance across cultures.
C)  differences in right-brain dominance across cultures.
D)  different educational practices across cultures.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The goal of most modern therapy for people with autistic disorder is to

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A)  have the child and family accept the inherent limitations of the disorder.
B)  provide a separate and secure environment for the individual.
C)  integrate the autistic child into regular society as much as possible.
D)  isolate autistic children in intensive therapy for as long as possible before attempting to introduce them into the larger world.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Describe the symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and discuss the controversy surrounding this diagnosis.

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Question 16

Medication treatment for autistic disorder has been found to be ____________ in addressing the core symptoms of the disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  mildly effective
B)  ineffective
C)  generally effective
D)  highly effective initially, though the benefits of medication decrease over timeE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Recent ADHD research has focused on endophenotypic correlates of

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A)  specific attentional characteristics.
B)  emotional control.
C)  extraverted characteristics.
D)  environmental factors.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

An appropriate treatment goal for a child with autistic disorder is

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A)  resolution of all autistic symptoms by age 18.
B)  immediate cessation of ritualistic behaviours.
C)  development of normal social skills by age 18.
D)  reduction in tantrums and enhancement of communication skills.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

ADHD tends to occur in families where another family member has ADHD and with increased rates of all but which of the following?

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A)  conduct disorders
B)  mood disorders
C)  substance abuse
D)  eating disordersE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The reason that 'onset prior to age 18' is part of the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for intellectual disability is that

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A)  the diagnosis indicates that the individual was affected during the developmental period.
B)  the diagnosis is not intended to include individuals who have suffered any form of brain damage.
C)  the diagnosis has legal implications for children.
D)  this diagnosis is reserved for children; other diagnostic terms are applied once the individual reaches the age of 18.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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