Question 1

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

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A)  during the prenatal period
B)  immediately after birth
C)  when puberty begins
D)  in early or middle adulthoodE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

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)  articulation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Ronelle is a three-year-old girl who appears uninterested in people.She generally interacts with her mom only when she needs something.In some ways, Ronelle seems to be interested in her mother only as a tool to help her get what she wants.Ronelle would probably be diagnosed with

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A)  autistic disorder.
B)  childhood disintegrative disorder.
C)  ADHD.
D)  a specific learning disorder.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Fragile X syndrome

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A)  is caused by too many X chromosomes on a gene.
B)  is similar to Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.
C)  primarily affects males.
D)  results in an inability to metabolise certain amino acids.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Non-medication treatments for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder usually involve

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A)  interpersonal therapy.
B)  behavioural programmes and social skills training.
C)  brief, inpatient treatment at a specialty hospital.
D)  cognitive behavioural therapy and diet control.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

In order to diagnose an individual with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, it is necessary for symptoms to be present in

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A)  both symptom clusters.
B)  the hyperactivity cluster.
C)  the area of impulsivity.
D)  either of the symptom categories.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Discuss the DSM-5 criteria for intellectual disability and the controversy regarding descriptions of the different levels of this disorder.

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There are three criteria for the diagnos...

Question 8

Although not classified as 'developmental disorders', most psychological disorders can be considered developmental in nature because they

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A)  appear early in life and change over the lifespan.
B)  have a genetic component.
C)  lack biological causes and are influenced by learning.
D)  are unique to children.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Joe is 24 years old, lives in a rural area and works as a helper/stock boy in a small local store.Joe's IQ was tested when he was in elementary school and again in high school.His IQ score was about 68 and he did not finish high school.Joe lives in a guesthouse on his parents' farm, and although he does spend lots of time with his family, he takes care of himself.Based on the information provided, Joe should receive a diagnosis of

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A)  intellectual disability.
B)  borderline intellectual disability.
C)  specific learning disorder.
D)  no diagnosis.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Jacob is a nine-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 behaviour therapy.
B)  no medication but a combination of behavioural therapy and parent training.
C)  medication such as Ritalin and behaviour therapy.
D)  medication such as Ritalin and psychoanalysis.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Research by Lovaas (1987)  and others suggest that intervention for autism may be most effective when it is provided

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A)  at as young an age as possible.
B)  during adolescence.
C)  during late childhood/early adolescence.
D)  to adults.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The most accurate statement with regard to the genetic influences of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is

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

Question 13

The study of how your genetic makeup influences your response to certain drugs is called

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A)  behaviour genetics.
B)  psychopharmacology.
C)  psychopharmacogenetics.
D)  psychogenetics.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Individuals with intellectual disability show an extremely

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A)  similar range of abilities and personalities.
B)  similar range of abilities, although personality varies greatly.
C)  broad range of abilities and personalities.
D)  varied ranges of abilities, although personality tends to be quite similar.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Neurotransmitters implicated in the cause of ADHD include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  dopamine.
B)  glutamate.
C)  noradrenaline.
D)  GABA.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 16

All of the following are typical behaviours for children with autistic disorder EXCEPT

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A)  spinning a wheel on a toy truck and starring at it for hours.
B)  throwing a loud tantrum when prevented from carrying out a ritual.
C)  becoming wildly upset when one toy was removed from the shelf.
D)  performing complex math calculations that appear well beyond their abilities.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Which area of learning is affected by a specific learning disorder in approximately 4-10% of the population?

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A)  written expression
B)  oral communication
C)  mathematics
D)  readingE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Victoria is very concerned about giving her son Kingsley medication to treat his hyperactivity.She read that the use of prescription medications to treat ADHD places children at increased risk for later substance abuse.If she were to treat her son with medication, which would be the best one to give him that would address these concerns?

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A)  Ritalin
B)  Concerta
C)  Adderall
D)  StratteraE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Some success has been noted in the development of communication skills in autistic children through the use of

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A)  modelling appropriate communication.
B)  behavioural procedures involving shaping and discrimination training.
C)  intensive therapy where the patient is placed in many social situations.
D)  stimulant medications.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

ADHA is found in about _________ of the child populations across all regions of the world.

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A)  1-2%
B)  3-9%
C)  8-10%
D)  10-13%E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 14: Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Ronelle is a three-year-old girl who appears uninterested in people.She generally interacts with her mom only when she needs something.In some ways, Ronelle seems to be interested in her mother only as a tool to help her get what she wants.Ronelle would probably be diagnosed with

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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 utilised?

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ADHA is found in about _________ of the child populations across all regions of the world.

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Which area of learning is affected by a specific learning disorder in approximately 4-10% of the population?

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Some success has been noted in the development of communication skills in autistic children through the use of

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

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Jacob is a nine-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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The study of how your genetic makeup influences your response to certain drugs is called

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Non-medication treatments for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder usually involve

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Research by Lovaas (1987) and others suggest that intervention for autism may be most effective when it is provided

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Individuals with intellectual disability show an extremely

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The most accurate statement with regard to the genetic influences of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is

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All of the following are typical behaviours for children with autistic disorder EXCEPT

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Fragile X syndrome

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