Chapter 13

Question 1

Oppositional Defiant Disorder is highly comorbid with:

Answer 1

ADHD and Conduct Disorder

Question 2

Conduct disorder is considered the childhood version of _________. It is also a prerequisite in order for this diagnosis to be made.

Answer 2

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Question 3

In order to be diagnosed with an __________ IQ scores must fall below 2.5% and include a deficit in adaptive functioning.

Answer 3

Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Development Disorder)

Question 4

People with ___________ intellectual disability make up about 1.5% of the group total.

Answer 4

Profound

Question 5

What is encephalitis?

Answer 5

Inflammation of the brain

Question 6

Meningitis is a result of inflamed meninges, the protective covering of the __________ and ________ _______.

Answer 6

Brain and spinal chord

Question 7

An inherited error in protein metabolism that causes brain damage and can be managed through proper diet.

Answer 7

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Question 8

Poor maternal health, maternal-fetal blood incompatibility, anoxia, radiation, drugs and premature birth are all thought to be possible biological influences that may cause

Answer 8

Intellectual Disabilities

Question 9

Verbal obscenities or socially unacceptable verbalizations often emitted as vocal tics are referred to as:

Answer 9

Coprolalia

Question 10

Problems with social interactions, communication or play, absent or delayed language with abnormal pitch or erythema and strict adherence to routine are indicators of:

Answer 10

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Question 11

What is Savant Syndrome?

Answer 11

Exceptional ability in a narrow area, specifically among those with autism spectrum disorder.

Question 12

____% of Autism cases are known to be associated with genetic mutations

Answer 12

15%

Question 13

Those with __________ generally have higher serotonin levels, enlarged volume of frontal lobe , reduced volume of the cerebellum and a greater number of synapses.

Answer 13

Autism

Question 14

Selective responses to specific, often minor stimuli is called

Answer 14

Stimulus overselectivity

Question 15

What is the Theory of Mind in Autism?

Answer 15

A deficit in the ability to recognize/attribute mental states in others.

Question 16

______ _______ theory of Autism, based on the success in using applied behavioral analysis for treatment, focuses on a sequence of interconnected biobehavioral developments that might initiate the onset of Autism.

Answer 16

Behavior Interference

Question 17

This diagnosis has a Male to female ratio of 1:2 and is comorbid with learning disorders, oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder.

Answer 17

ADHD

Question 18

_________ Occurs more often in families where mood, anxiety or substance-use disorders and/or antisocial personality are present.

Answer 18

ADHD

Question 19

Some people with ADHD have ________ levels of activity in various areas of the brain, including the frontal lobe, basal ganglia and cerebellum.

Answer 19

Reduced

Question 20

This disorder precedes conduct disorder

Answer 20

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Question 21

What is the difference between conduct and oppositional defiant disorder?

Answer 21

ODD involves recurrent hostility and defiance toward authority figures. Conduct disorder is characterized by repetitive rule breaking, deceitfulness, purposeful violation of social norms with complete disregard for others.

Question 22

________ precedes conduct disorder which precedes _______ _________.

Answer 22

ODD; antisocial personality

Question 23

Treatments for ODD and conduct disorder are relatively similar and highlight behavioral approaches involving parental training in ____________ and ____________ skills.

Answer 23

Behavior management and problem-solving.

Question 24

Treatments for ADHD include __________ medication and _________ therapy.

Answer 24

Stimulant; behavioral