ch 10 prac quiz Flashcards
Which type of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is diagnosed if six or more symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity but fewer than six symptoms of inattention are present?
a. Combined type
b. Predominantly sluggish type
c. Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type
d. Predominantly inattentive type
c. Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type
Stimulants used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may work by increasing levels of _____ in the synapses of the brain.
a. acetylcholine
b. cortisol
c. dopamine
d. epinephrine
c. dopamine
Which of the following therapies used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), typically engage parents and teachers in changing rewards and punishments in every aspect of the child’s life?
a. Humanistic therapies
b. Behavioral therapies
c. Psychodynamic therapies
d. Cognitive therapies
b. Behavioral therapies
According to research, which of the following treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is more likely to produce short-term improvements?
a. A combination of stimulant therapy and psychosocial therapy
b. A combination of two different types of drugs that are effective in treating ADHD
c. Behavioral therapy alone
d. Stimulant therapy alone
a. A combination of stimulant therapy and psychosocial therapy
Disorders characterized by impairment in two key areas of development including deficits in social interactions, communication with others, and repetitive patterns of behavior are called _____.
a. autism spectrum disorder
b. conduct disorder
c. chronic developmental disorders
d. pervasive behavioral disorders
a. autism spectrum disorder
Dimitri tends to move his body in a repetitive manner such as waving his hands. These behaviors sometimes are referred to as _____.
a. habitual routines
b. self-stimulatory behaviors
c. recurrent performances
d. rhythmic activities.
b. self-stimulatory behaviors
Which of the following statements is true about autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
a. The prevalence of ASD has been decreasing in recent years, probably due to increased awareness of the disorder.
b. The prevalence of ASD appears to vary by socioeconomic status and parental education.
c. The symptoms of ASD have their onset between ages 6 and 9.
d. The best predictor of the outcome of ASD is a child’s IQ and the amount of language development before age 6.
d. The best predictor of the outcome of ASD is a child’s IQ and the amount of language development before age 6.
_____ appear(s) to reduce repetitive behaviors and aggression, and improve social interactions in some people with autism spectrum disorder.
a. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
b. monoamine oxidase inhibitors
c. Haldol
d. Lithium
a. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
When Tina was four years old, her parents were concerned about her expressive language. She spoke only in two- or three-word sentences. Tina was also unable to feed and dress herself. Her IQ score was 23. Tina’s psychologist most likely diagnosed her with _____.
a. profound intellectual disability
b. severe intellectual disability
c. moderate intellectual disability
d. mild intellectual disability
b. severe intellectual disability
Kayla has been diagnosed with moderate intellectual disability. Which of the following is mostly likely to be true about her?
a. Her IQ is between 20 and 35.
b. She lacks the intellectual capacity to acquire even simple vocational skills.
c. She can easily feed and dress herself.
d. She may not be able to travel alone or shop or cook for herself.
d. She may not be able to travel alone or shop or cook for herself.
Which of the following disorders is characterized by a limited vocabulary, difficulty in learning new words, difficulty in retrieving words, and poor grammar?
a. Childhood onset fluency disorder
b. Speech sound disorder
c. Language disorder
d. Social communication disorder
c. Language disorder
Delaney is in second grade but still makes errors in articulation and enunciation, saying things like “look at that wabbit”. Or saying “bu” instead of “blue”. The school psychologist has recently diagnosed her as having a:
a. language disorder.
b. speech sound disorder.
c. social communication disorder.
d. childhood onset fluency disorder.
b. speech sound disorder.
Vashti displays multiple motor tics, like facial grimacing, jerking her arm, and neck stretching, and also a vocal tic (in her case, an objectionable word), Oswaldo displays multiple motor tics, like facial grimacing, jerking his head, and neck stretching, but no vocal tics. Vashti should be diagnosed with ______________ and Oswaldo should be diagnosed with ______________.
a. Tourette’s syndrome; persistent motor tic disorder
b. Tourette’s syndrome; stereotypic movement disorder
c. persistent vocal tic disorder; developmental coordination disorder
d. Down syndrome; stereotypic movement disorder
a. Tourette’s syndrome; persistent motor tic disorder
