Question 1

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 65 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)   learning disorder
D)   no diagnosisE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Researchers,studying the brain of individuals with autism,suggest that one area of the brain that may be involved with the disorder is the ___________.

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A)   brain stem
B)   hypothalamus
C)   amygdala
D)   reticular formationE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

An individual diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder will always present with

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A)   hyperactive behavior that alternates with periods of distraction.
B)   patterns of inattention or hyperactivity/impulsivity.
C)   both patterns of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity.
D)   periods of distraction that lead to hyperactive/impulsive behavior.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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A)   People with Down syndrome are at an increased risk for dementia of the Alzheimer's type.
B)   As the age of the mother increases, the chance of having a child with Down syndrome also increases.
C)   Down syndrome is also known as Fragile-X syndrome.
D)   Both a and bE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

The ability to perform "computer-like" mathematical calculations and other incredible skills that are sometimes associated with autistic individuals (such as the character in the movie Rain Man) are

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A)   not typical of the disorder.
B)   a defining symptom of the disorder.
C)   fairly common but not present in every autistic individual.
D)   a complete myth and not possible for any autistic individual.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The results of behavioral treatment targeting the socialization deficits of individuals with autism have shown

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A)   no improvement.
B)   that those with autism can improve their socialization skills.
C)   that those with autism can significantly improve their socialization skills.
D)   that there is some improvement but it is not permanent.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

All of the following are problems observed to result from learning disorders EXCEPT _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   low employment
B)   school drop-out
C)   drug abuse
D)   suicidal ideation and attemptsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

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 D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)   behavior genetics
B)   psychopharmocology
C)   psychopharmocogenetics
D)   psychogeneticsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Stimulant medications seem to treat ADHD because they

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A)   reinforce the brain's ability to focus attention.
B)   decrease emotional response.
C)   distribute attention.
D)   increase dream sleep.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Down syndrome can be detected by

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A)   the first trimester of pregnancy.
B)   only at birth.
C)   ages 1-2.
D)   adolescence.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Cross-cultural research has indicated that autism is

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A)   universal across cultures and countries.
B)   predominantly found in the United States.
C)   predominantly found in Western cultures and countries.
D)   more common in wealthy countries.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

An alternative to using the discrepancy between IQ and achievement in identifying children with learning disorders is

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A)   discrepancy prognosis.
B)   learning intervention strategy.
C)   response to intervention.
D)   none of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Studies with identical twins have indicated that reading disorders

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A)   run in families.
B)   have no genetic component.
C)   are influenced more by learning than genetics.
D)   have a smaller genetic component than mathematics disorders.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

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) B) and C)

Question 16

Modern treatment programs for autism generally involve

Accepted Answer

A)   pharmacological treatments.
B)   psychological supports for communication and socialization problems.
C)   behavioral approaches.
D)   all of theseE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   at as young an age as possible
B)   during adolescence
C)   during late childhood/early adolescence
D)   to adultsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

An individual with an IQ score of 35 would be classified with __________ intellectual disability.

Accepted Answer

A)   mild
B)   moderate
C)   severe
D)   profoundE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Ron is a 9-year-old boy recently diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.His parents have chosen a combined approach to treatment,which will most likely involve

Accepted Answer

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) C) and D)

Question 20

The inattention cluster of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms is characterized by _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   careless mistakes
B)   fidgeting
C)   not waiting one's turn to answer questions
D)   all of theseE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 14: Developmental Disorders

Modern treatment programs for autism generally involve

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An individual diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder will always present with

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Down syndrome can be detected by

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The ability to perform "computer-like" mathematical calculations and other incredible skills that are sometimes associated with autistic individuals (such as the character in the movie Rain Man) are

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Research on supported employment indicates that

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Stimulant medications seem to treat ADHD because they

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Studies with identical twins have indicated that reading disorders

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Cross-cultural research has indicated that autism is

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

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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,which will most likely involve

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An alternative to using the discrepancy between IQ and achievement in identifying children with learning disorders is

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All of the following are problems observed to result from learning disorders EXCEPT _____________.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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The inattention cluster of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms is characterized by _______________.

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Researchers,studying the brain of individuals with autism,suggest that one area of the brain that may be involved with the disorder is the ___________.

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An individual with an IQ score of 35 would be classified with __________ intellectual disability.

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

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The results of behavioral treatment targeting the socialization deficits of individuals with autism have shown

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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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Exam 14: Developmental Disorders

Modern treatment programs for autism generally involve

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An individual diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder will always present with

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Down syndrome can be detected by

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The ability to perform "computer-like" mathematical calculations and other incredible skills that are sometimes associated with autistic individuals (such as the character in the movie Rain Man) are

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Research on supported employment indicates that

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Stimulant medications seem to treat ADHD because they

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Studies with identical twins have indicated that reading disorders

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Cross-cultural research has indicated that autism is

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

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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,which will most likely involve

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An alternative to using the discrepancy between IQ and achievement in identifying children with learning disorders is

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All of the following are problems observed to result from learning disorders EXCEPT _____________.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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The inattention cluster of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms is characterized by _______________.

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Researchers,studying the brain of individuals with autism,suggest that one area of the brain that may be involved with the disorder is the ___________.

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An individual with an IQ score of 35 would be classified with __________ intellectual disability.

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

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The results of behavioral treatment targeting the socialization deficits of individuals with autism have shown

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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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