Attention

Question 1

According to studies cited in the presentation, what percentage of 9th graders with ADHD are likely to have a comorbid learning disorder?

Answer 1

50%

Question 2

What is the greatest risk factor for developing ADHD?

Answer 2

Father diagnosed with ADHD

Question 3

What region of the brain has less surface area in girls with ADHD?

Answer 3

Frontal Lobe

Question 4

Which cognitive networks are associated with ADHD?

Answer 4

Reward Network
Alerting Network
Default Mode Network

Question 5

Which one of the following is not a component of Mirsky’s attention model?

Answer 5

Retrieve

Question 6

Omission errors are signs of:

Answer 6

Poor sustained attention

Question 7

What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend as a first line treatment for adolescents with ADHD?

Answer 7

Medication

Question 8

Which of the following is an intervention?

Answer 8

Teaching note taking skills

Question 9

Which lifestyle intervention has the most consistent and compelling research support?

Answer 9

Physical Exercise

Question 10

Which physical health concern(s) can masquerade as ADHD?

Answer 10

Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Traumatic Brain Injury
Hypothyroidism