Question 1

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

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A)  the development of better study skills.
B)  efforts to develop compensatory cognitive skills.
C)  remediation of the processing problem.
D)  improving overall intelligence.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Down syndrome predisposes the individual to developing

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A)  dementia pugilistica.
B)  Parkinson's disease.
C)  Alzheimer's disease.
D)  vascular major neurocognitive disorder.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following individuals has the greatest risk of developing Alzheimer's disease dementia?

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A)  Paul, who is wealthy and well educated
B)  Rena, who completed college, though she has an average IQ
C)  Jason, who is extremely bright but never finished college
D)  Carrie, who dropped out of school when she was very youngE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The authors of the textbook report an interview with a patient named Robert Edwards.Robert's lucid description of his internal experiences reflects

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A)  his delusional behavior.
B)  his limited cognitive abilities.
C)  abnormal sensory experiences.
D)  the highly logical and factual of his thinking.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

All of the following are common causes of delirium

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A)  medical conditions.
B)  medication side effects.
C)  head trauma.
D)  dietary factors.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

The research finding that smokers were less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease is generally interpreted to mean that

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A)  research findings are sometimes in error.
B)  nicotine protects against dementia for most people.
C)  smoking may be helpful in protecting people at high risk for Alzheimer's.
D)  smoking may shorten the lives of smokers so that they do not live long enough to develop dementia.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Typical psychosocial intervention for a patient with delirium includes

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A)  restraining the patient to prevent self-harm.
B)  placing the person in a new environment.
C)  reassurance and surrounding with familiar belongings.
D)  excluding the patient from any medical decision to avoid increased anxiety.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The restricted pattern of behavior generally observed in autism involves
The restricted pattern of behavior generally observed in autism involvesThe restricted pattern of behavior generally observed in autism involves

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

Question 9

What is MOST successful in assisting people who are susceptible to delirium?

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A)  Psychosocial approach
B)  Preventative efforts such as patient counseling
C)  Antipsychotic medications
D)  Rest and reassuranceE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Major neurocognitive disorder caused by HIV appears to be due to

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A)  the HIV infection itself.
B)  the side effects of medications used to treat HIV.
C)  opportunistic infections that occur in HIV patients.
D)  chemical imbalances in the brain.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Because the diagnosis of ADHD is comparable across countries,

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A)  ADHD is considered normal high activity level of children.   Bit is now found to be equally prevalent among boys and girls.
B)  this suggests that ADHD is no longer thought to be the result of intolerant parents.
C)  this suggests that ADHD has significantly increased and spread worldwide.D) None of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 12

Which is true regarding the prognosis for children with ASD?

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A)  IQ is not predictive of later functioning
B)  Higher IQ is generally associated with better functioning later in life
C)  Higher IQ is generally associated with lower functioning later in life
D)  Higher IQ predicts better vocational functioning, but not better social functioningE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

In a longitudinal study that followed 200 boys with ADHD into adulthood,researchers found that

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A)  These men had more social problems compared to those who never had ADHD
B)  These men had less education and vocational success compared to those who never had ADHD
C)  These men had more substance use problems compared to those who never had ADHD
D)  All of the above.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Alvin is a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with a mathematics disorder.His treatment plan will most likely involve

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A)  teaching him different strategies to compensate for areas where he has difficulty.
B)  stimulant medication.
C)  developing an educational plan that exempts him from mathematics requirements.
D)  placing him in a school for learning disordered children.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true regarding the different types of major neurocognitive disorder?

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A)  All forms of major neurocognitive disorder have the same onset, symptoms, and course.
B)  Vascular major neurocognitive disorder has a more rapid onset, and patients suffer a much more rapid demise than with the other forms of major neurocognitive disorder.
C)  Vascular major neurocognitive disorder has a more rapid onset and results in fewer deficits than Alzheimer's disease major neurocognitive disorder.
D)  Vascular major neurocognitive disorder has a more rapid onset than Alzheimer's disease major neurocognitive disorder, although the course and outcome are similar.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The medications that are generally used to treat ADHD have proven to be helpful to ____ percent of ADHD patients.

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A)  25
B)  50
C)  70
D)  90E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

In contrast to patients with Alzheimer's disease dementia,patients with vascular neurocognitive disorder are more likely to have symptoms such as

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A)  abnormalities in walking or muscle weakness during early stages.
B)  abnormalities in walking or muscle weakness during late stages.
C)  memory impairment during the early stages.
D)  memory impairment during the late stages.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

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 D)
F) C) and D)

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)  modeling appropriate communication.
B)  behavioral procedures involving shaping and discrimination training.
C)  intensive therapy where the patient is placed in many social situations.
D)  stimulant medications.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Although not classified as developmental disorders,many psychological disorders can be considered developmental 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) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Exam 13: Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

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

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Down syndrome predisposes the individual to developing

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Which of the following individuals has the greatest risk of developing Alzheimer's disease dementia?

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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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Which is true regarding the prognosis for children with ASD?

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Although not classified as developmental disorders,many psychological disorders can be considered developmental because they

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The authors of the textbook report an interview with a patient named Robert Edwards.Robert's lucid description of his internal experiences reflects

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What is MOST successful in assisting people who are susceptible to delirium?

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The research finding that smokers were less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease is generally interpreted to mean that

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Typical psychosocial intervention for a patient with delirium includes

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Alvin is a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with a mathematics disorder.His treatment plan will most likely involve

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the different types of major neurocognitive disorder?

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All of the following are common causes of delirium

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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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In a longitudinal study that followed 200 boys with ADHD into adulthood,researchers found that

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Major neurocognitive disorder caused by HIV appears to be due to

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The medications that are generally used to treat ADHD have proven to be helpful to ____ percent of ADHD patients.

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Because the diagnosis of ADHD is comparable across countries,

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In contrast to patients with Alzheimer's disease dementia,patients with vascular neurocognitive disorder are more likely to have symptoms such as

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