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

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ADHD is characterized by a pattern of in...

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Johnny is a 2-year-old boy who has no motivation to interact with other people. His absence of interest in people may also lead to severe deficits in his ability to .

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A)   amuse himself
B)   think
C)   communicate
D)   walkE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

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 metabolize certain amino acids.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

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 C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

What is one effective treatment strategy for ID?

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A)   Encouraging people with ID to take classes on test taking strategies
B)   Skills training for jobs within a community setting
C)   Memorization skills so that people with ID do not have to read
D)   All of the answers are correctE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The hypothesis that attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)  may be influenced by toxins, food additives, or diet

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A)   is based on well-controlled studies.
B)   is not well understood or studied, but generally effective as a treatment.
C)   appears true for a small subset of individuals diagnosed with ADHD.
D)   has little to no scientific evidence.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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 adultsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of ADHD?

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A)   Inattention
B)   Learning disabilities
C)   Self-control
D)   FidgetingE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Autism Spectrum Disorder was wrongly seen as a result of poor parenting. What harm might this misunderstanding cause?

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Mothers and fathers of children with the...

Question 14

Which of the following often overlaps with ADHD?

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A)   Oppositional defiant disorder
B)   Bipolar disorder
C)   Conduct disorder
D)   All of the aboveE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

Most autistic individuals develop symptoms of the disorder .

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A)   at birth
B)   before age one
C)   before age three
D)   before teen yearsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

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) B) and C)

Question 19

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

Question 20

One common misunderstanding about ADHD medication is that:

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A)   they cannot be taken with food.
B)   they impact a woman's ability to get pregnant later.
C)   they are regularly misused to improve focus in people without ADHD.
D)   all of the answers are correct.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Fragile X syndrome

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

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What is one effective treatment strategy for ID?

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The hypothesis that attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be influenced by toxins, food additives, or diet

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Johnny is a 2-year-old boy who has no motivation to interact with other people. His absence of interest in people may also lead to severe deficits in his ability to .

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

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Which of the following often overlaps with ADHD?

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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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One common misunderstanding about ADHD medication is that:

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Studies with identical twins have indicated that reading disorders

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

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

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Most autistic individuals develop symptoms of the disorder .

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Individuals with intellectual disability show an extremely

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One common misunderstanding about ADHD medication is that:

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

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