Question 1

Based on a telephone survey of parents in the United States, researchers found that between 4 and 17 years of age were diagnosed with ADHD between 2011 and 2012.

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A)   2.5 %
B)   6%
C)   9 %
D)   11%E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

People with ADHD that meet the criteria for inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity are labeled as the _____ subtype.

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A)   mixed
B)   multiple
C)   combined
D)   most severeE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

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 D)

Question 4

Which is the most accurate statement regarding the causes of intellectual disability?

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A)   It is caused by genetics.
B)   It has four known causes.
C)   It is caused by either substances or trauma.
D)   It has hundreds of known causes.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

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 improve cognitive skills.
B)   stimulant medication.
C)   developing an educational plan that exempts him from mathematics requirements.
D)   placing him in a school for children with a specific learning disorder.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The reason that intellectual disability was recorded on the same DSM-IV axis as personality disorders is because

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A)   this axis relates to relatively chronic conditions that are less responsive to treatment.
B)   intellectual disability and personality disorder generally have similar causes.
C)   intellectual disability and personality disorder are generally treated using similar methods.
D)   this axis relates to biologically influenced conditions.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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 D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Research regarding early intervention programs such as Head Start indicates that such programs

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A)   are ineffective.
B)   may help improve the functioning of mentally retarded children.
C)   may help prevent "at risk" children from developing cultural-familial disability.
D)   help parents manage the behavior of their mentally retarded children.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Based on the research of Lovaas (1987) , improvements in the intellectual and educational functioning of autistic children have been documented for intervention programs that

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A)   use a group therapy model.
B)   provide multiple therapists.
C)   meet for 40 hours or more per week.
D)   are school based.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

All of the following side effects EXCEPT treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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A)   insomnia
B)   drowsiness
C)   irritability
D)   weight gainE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The fact that IQ scores have, on average, risen over the past century is called the effect.

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A)   Cleckley
B)   Flynn
C)   Hare
D)   GravesE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

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

Question 14

Discuss why portrayals such as Dustin Hoffman's character in Rain Man are helpful and hurtful in ASD advocacy.

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Question 15

Which treatment approach has been most clearly documented as benefitting children with autistic disorder by helping to decrease agitation?

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A)   Pharmacological treatment
B)   Behavioral approaches
C)   School education
D)   Parent supportE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

The major reason that developmental disorders are considered to be so serious in terms of their capacity to disrupt later functioning is

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A)   the fact that medications used in children can have long-term effects.
B)   the impact that they have on family functioning.
C)   that the purely biological nature of developmental disorders leads to subsequent developmental failures.
D)   subsequent skills often build upon one another.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Ron is a 9-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 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) None of the above

Question 18

The restricted pattern of behavior generally observed in autistic disorder 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)   lack of recognition of significant others.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

The results of behavioral treatment targeting the socialization deficits of individuals with autistic disorder 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) A) and C)

Question 20

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 .

Accepted Answer

A)   intellectual disability
B)   borderline intellectual disability
C)   specific learning disorder
D)   no diagnosisE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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The major reason that developmental disorders are considered to be so serious in terms of their capacity to disrupt later functioning is

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The fact that IQ scores have, on average, risen over the past century is called the effect.

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Based on a telephone survey of parents in the United States, researchers found that between 4 and 17 years of age were diagnosed with ADHD between 2011 and 2012.

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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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All of the following side effects EXCEPT treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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