Assessment Flashcards
Individuals with MR are ____times more likely to experience other mental disorders.
3-4 times
What is the best test for MR?
Stanford-Binet
What is borderline intellectually functioning?
Characterized by below average intellectual functioning as evidenced by an IQ score between 71 and 84
What percent of people with learning disorder have a reading disorder?
It accounts for approximately 80% of learning disorder diagnosis.
Does learning disorder differ between genders?
No
What is Tic disorder?
Diagnosed first in childhood characterized by rapid, recurrent, non-rhythmic, stereotyped motor moment or vocalizations.
What are common comorbid disorders with mental retardation?
A D HD, mood disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, Stereotype movement disorder, and mental disorders due to general medical condition.
What test do you use to assess giftedness?
Stanford-Binet best to assess give giftedness.
What age does the MMPI-A appropriate for?
14 to 18 years old and that can read a six grade level.
What is the primary distinguishing feature between alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia?
Vascular dementia is erratic rather than progressive.
What is the risk for twins when he/she when has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.
___manomozygotic
_____versus dizygotic
48% from monozygotic and 17% dizygotic
