Question 1

Psychological disorders are considered developmental disorders when there is a

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A)   change in symptoms over the lifespan.
B)   genetic component to the disorder.
C)   neurological basis for the condition.
D)   general decline in functioning over time.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

Christina, the child with autism on the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD, is described as communicating with her teachers by _.

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A)   pictures
B)   gestures
C)   tantrums
D)   simple wordsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Given the available intervention strategies for specific learning disorders, the method that probably has the best chance of overcoming the specific learning disorder is

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A)   development of better study skills.
B)   efforts to develop compensating cognitive skills.
C)   systematic instruction and teaching for mastery.
D)   improving overall intelligence.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Monte is a 3-year-old boy recently diagnosed with autistic disorder. He appears completely unresponsive to his parents and shows no indication of any language development. Monte 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, Monte'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 behavior and disinterest in his parents.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The DSM-IV criteria for intellectual disability are an IQ that is

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A)   significantly below average and symptom onset prior to age 18.
B)   significantly below average, deficits in adaptive functioning, and onset prior to age 18.
C)   significantly below average, deficits in communication, and onset prior to age 18.
D)   significantly below average and deficits in adaptive functioning.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Prenatal gene therapy refers to the future possibility of using genetic techniques to

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A)   detect intellectual disability before birth.
B)   intervene in brain development prior to birth.
C)   counsel parents about their risks of having a child with intellectual disability.
D)   avoid misdiagnosing intellectual disability .E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Breaking a skill down into its component parts for teaching purposes is called task .

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A)   analysis
B)   awareness
C)   acceptance
D)   articulationE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

The incidence of a child being born with Down syndrome to a mother at age 35 is 1 in 500 births. The risk at maternal age 45 is 1 in births.

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A)   250
B)   100
C)   50
D)   18E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Ron is a 9-year-old boy recently diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. His parents have chosen a combined approach to treatment. If their approach is based on what research suggests is most effective, it will most likely involve

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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) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

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

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A)   mildly effective
B)   ineffective
C)   generally effective
D)   highly effective initially, though the benefits of medication decrease over timeE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

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)   stutteringE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Research on supported employment indicates that

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A)   the practice can be cost-effective.
B)   the costs outweigh the benefits.
C)   the mentally retarded rarely find meaningful jobs.
D)   mentally retarded individuals cannot be a productive part of society.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

A specific learning disorder is defined as

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A)   academic performance that is substantially below the level predicted by the individual's age, IQ, and education.
B)   a complete inability to learn in a given academic subject.
C)   substandard IQ score in comparison to the individual's family and educational background.
D)   the existence of a neurological deficit that interferes with the individual's ability to assimilate new information.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

The age before which symptoms must be evident in order to substantiate a diagnosis of intellectual disability is

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A)   fairly arbitrary.
B)   based on medical considerations.
C)   based on the significant differences found in individuals who are either just above or just below the designated age.
D)   based on studies showing that the designated level separates most individuals with brain deficits from those who do not have such abnormalities.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Gene therapy is under development for potential future treatment of those with intellectual disability. If employed, when would this therapy be utilized?

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A)   During the prenatal period
B)   Immediately after birth
C)   When puberty begins
D)   In early or middle adulthoodE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 14: Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The DSM-IV criteria for intellectual disability are an IQ that is

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The age before which symptoms must be evident in order to substantiate a diagnosis of intellectual disability is

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Psychological disorders are considered developmental disorders when there is a

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Given the available intervention strategies for specific learning disorders, the method that probably has the best chance of overcoming the specific learning disorder is

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Prenatal gene therapy refers to the future possibility of using genetic techniques to

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A specific learning disorder is defined as

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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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Breaking a skill down into its component parts for teaching purposes is called task .

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Research on supported employment indicates that

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Ron is a 9-year-old boy recently diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. His parents have chosen a combined approach to treatment. If their approach is based on what research suggests is most effective, it will most likely involve

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

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Gene therapy is under development for potential future treatment of those with intellectual disability. If employed, when would this therapy be utilized?

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The incidence of a child being born with Down syndrome to a mother at age 35 is 1 in 500 births. The risk at maternal age 45 is 1 in births.

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Christina, the child with autism on the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD, is described as communicating with her teachers by _.

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Exam 14: Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The DSM-IV criteria for intellectual disability are an IQ that is

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The age before which symptoms must be evident in order to substantiate a diagnosis of intellectual disability is

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Psychological disorders are considered developmental disorders when there is a

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Given the available intervention strategies for specific learning disorders, the method that probably has the best chance of overcoming the specific learning disorder is

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Gene therapy is under development for potential future treatment of those with intellectual disability. If employed, when would this therapy be utilized?

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