Question 1

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding an individual who is classified as mildly intellectually disabled?

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A)   She can definitely live independently
B)   She is very unlikely to be able to live independently
C)   She is very likely to be able to live independently
D)   She will never live completely independentlyE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Jake is an autistic 8-year-old boy whose parents have just been informed that their son will be provided with whatever special psychological support he needs.Jake's parents should

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A)   insist on a special education classroom since research suggests this is best for autistic children.
B)   consider changing schools because it is obvious that Jake's school knows nothing about the needs of autistic children.
C)   be relieved that Jake's autism must be very mild since the school would not place a child with significant autistic deficits in a regular classroom.
D)   be pleased since research suggests that this approach is best for autistic children.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

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

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Question 4

Jean is a 14-year-old autistic girl who seems compelled to run around touching each door every time she comes home.If she is prevented from touching each door,Jean has a tantrum.This is an example of

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A)   restricted behavior pattern.
B)   social impairment.
C)   ritualistic behavior.
D)   maintenance of sameness.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Current estimates (CDC,2005) are that approximately ___________ children in the United States are being treated with stimulant medications.

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A)   1 million
B)   2.5 million
C)   10 million
D)   14.5 millionE) C) and D)
F) B) and D) B

Question 6

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)   antidepressantsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

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)   all of the aboveE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

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) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Your friends Beth and Tim have recently discovered that their 3-year-old girl is autistic.Beth and Tim are both nutrition fanatics and are convinced that they can cure their daughter's autism with vitamins and diet.You should tell Beth and Tim that vitamins and diet

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A)   have been shown to be effective but the gains are not sufficient to be considered a cure.
B)   may improve their daughter's symptoms, but it is necessary to consult a professional to determine exactly which dietary deficiencies may be involved.
C)   are currently being investigated as a promising treatment for autism, but the results are too preliminary to be applied as a treatment.
D)   do not appear to be an effective treatment for autism.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The major difference between the DSM-IV 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 requiredE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Mary was 18 years old when she was involved in a serious car accident.Before the car accident,her IQ was 95 and she was living independently.Now,her IQ is 50 and she has impairment in many of her adaptive functions.Under DSM-IV,what would Mary's diagnosis be?

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A)   Mild intellectual disability
B)   Moderate intellectual disability
C)   Intellectual disability, severity unspecified
D)   None of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 12

Intellectual disability is coded on axis _________.

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A)   I
B)   II
C)   III
D)   IVE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

An appropriate treatment goal for an individual with mild or moderate intellectual disability is

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A)   resolution of symptoms by age 18.
B)   increase intellectual functioning by 15%.
C)   improve abilities to care for self.
D)   select an institution for long-term care.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C) C

Question 14

The reason that "onset prior to age 18" is part of the DSM-IV 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 mentally retarded individual reaches the age of 18.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

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

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A)   interpersonal therapy.
B)   behavioral programs and parent training.
C)   brief, inpatient treatment at a specialty hospital.
D)   cognitive behavioral therapy and diet control.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Medications such as Ritalin and Concerta that are generally used to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder have proven particularly helpful to most patients in

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A)   temporarily reducing hyperactivity and impulsivity and/or improving concentration.
B)   reducing hyperactivity and impulsivity and/or improving concentration with gains maintained after the medication is discontinued.
C)   temporarily increasing academic performance and socialization.
D)   increasing academic performance and socialization with gains maintained even after the medication is discontinued.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Research regarding the behavior of the parents of autistic children suggests that autism is

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A)   the result of cold and aloof parenting.
B)   the result of a complex interaction of genetics and parenting style.
C)   the result of overindulgent parenting style.
D)   not the result of parenting behaviors.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Jane is a 14-year-old autistic girl currently participating in a behavioral social skills training program for autistic adolescents.Jane's most likely outcome from this program is

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A)   relatively normal socialization for her age.
B)   no progress at all.
C)   improvement in her socialization skills.
D)   significant improvement in her socialization skills.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

The main reason that it is so important to identify children with developmental disorders as early as possible is that

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A)   medications are most effective when administered at an early stage of the disorder.
B)   skill deficits can be identified and addressed before they impact later development.
C)   family functioning often declines as the developmental disorder progresses.
D)   children are more receptive to therapy when they are young.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an example of a communicative disorder?

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A)   Stuttering
B)   Selective mutism
C)   Tic disorder
D)   Developmental disorderE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 14: Developmental Disorders

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding an individual who is classified as mildly intellectually disabled?

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Jake is an autistic 8-year-old boy whose parents have just been informed that their son will be provided with whatever special psychological support he needs.Jake's parents should

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

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Jean is a 14-year-old autistic girl who seems compelled to run around touching each door every time she comes home.If she is prevented from touching each door,Jean has a tantrum.This is an example of

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Current estimates (CDC,2005) are that approximately ___________ children in the United States are being treated with stimulant medications.

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

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Fragile X syndrome

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

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Your friends Beth and Tim have recently discovered that their 3-year-old girl is autistic.Beth and Tim are both nutrition fanatics and are convinced that they can cure their daughter's autism with vitamins and diet.You should tell Beth and Tim that vitamins and diet

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The major difference between the DSM-IV 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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Mary was 18 years old when she was involved in a serious car accident.Before the car accident,her IQ was 95 and she was living independently.Now,her IQ is 50 and she has impairment in many of her adaptive functions.Under DSM-IV,what would Mary's diagnosis be?

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Intellectual disability is coded on axis _________.

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An appropriate treatment goal for an individual with mild or moderate intellectual disability is

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

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

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Medications such as Ritalin and Concerta that are generally used to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder have proven particularly helpful to most patients in

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Research regarding the behavior of the parents of autistic children suggests that autism is

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Jane is a 14-year-old autistic girl currently participating in a behavioral social skills training program for autistic adolescents.Jane's most likely outcome from this program is

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The main reason that it is so important to identify children with developmental disorders as early as possible is that

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a communicative disorder?

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