Chapter 13 Multi-choice Flashcards
Sam is a 16-year-old adolescent who feels that he is unable to be an adult, despite the fact that he’s nearly 6 feet, 3 inches tall and has grown a beard. Although he led a “normal” childhood, when he was about 11 he began to get into frequent fights at school and has had trouble with the law ten times. According to Moffitt, Sam would be categorized as having a) life-course persistent conduct problems. b) adolescence-limited conduct problems. c) antisocial development disorder. d) explosive personality disorder.
b
Which of the following disorders is classified as an autism spectrum disorder in the DSM-5? a) autistic disorder b) Asperger’s disorder c) pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified d) all of the above
d
. Research on the role of genetics in conduct disorder has found that a) conduct disorder is primarily genetically determined. b) the different behaviors of conduct disorder reflect differential genetic influences. c) the concordance rates of MZ twins are not appreciably different from DZ twins. d) biological factors play a more prominent role in late-onset antisocial behavior than early-onset antisocial behavior.
b
In recent molecular genetic studies, genes associated with the neurotransmitter __________ have been linked to ADHD. a) dopamine b) serotonin c) norepinephrine d) GABA
a
Stimulant drugs have which of the following effects on hyperactive children? a) increased activity level b) immediate and steady improvement in academic achievement c) short-term improvements in attention, goal-directed activity and behavior d) addiction to the medication
c
. According to Dodge and Frame (1982), aggressive children demonstrate cognitive biases in situations a) in which peers act aggressively. b) in which peers act in a pro-social manner. c) which are ambiguous. d) in which they are rejected.
c
. The Parkers read about Ivar Lovaas’ pioneering work with autistic children and were relieved when he agreed to accept their son into his program. What type of treatment would the Parker’s autistic boy be likely to receive in Lovaas’ clinic? a) a supportive, loving milieu program within a residential setting b) careful attention to diet and treatment with fenfluramine c) group therapy geared toward encouraging the children to express their anger and frustration more openly d) behavior therapy based on social-learning principles
d
You witness a child in the grocery store kicking and screaming because his mother won’t buy him candy. Which of the following DSM-IV-TR disorders would apply to the child? a) conduct disorder b) oppositional defiant disorder c) It depends on the mother’s response; if she gives in, the behavior is probably not a disorder, but the result of poor parenting strategies. d) There is not enough information provided to make a diagnosis. In addition, it depends on the child’s age.
d
In its classification system, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities focuses on a) categorizing levels of intellectual developmental disorder by IQ and adaptive functioning level. b) categorizing subtypes of intellectual developmental disorder based on etiology. c) reducing the stigmatizing effects of labeling by describing only strengths and no weaknesses. d) determining what resources would maximize a person’s functioning.
d
The field of __________ focuses on the disorders of childhood within the context of life-span development. a) developmental psychology b) developmental illness investigation c) developmental psychopathology d) adult development
c
Stimulant medications such as Ritalin a) have not been shown to be effective for improving long-term academic achievement. b) have been shown to have equal effectiveness to behavioral training alone. c) have been shown to be more effective in white children than Latino or African American children. d) all of the above.
a
Abnormal behavior in children a) is based upon destructiveness at any given age. b) is developmentally determined; that is, normal behavior at one age is abnormal at another. c) can be reliably determined across age groups. d) is typically associated with a lack of control.
b
Rather than including a single diagnosis for dyslexia, the DSM-5 a. combines it with other problems into Specific Learning Disorders. b. clarifies subtypes of reading disorders based on age of onset. c. clarifies subtypes of reading disorders based on gender. d. includes most reading problems with intellectual disability.
a
What term is used to describe the following communication: Teacher: “What are you playing with, Carl?” Carl: “He’s playing ball.” a) poverty of speech b) pronoun reversal c) echolalia d) alogia
b
. The DSM-5 categorizes all of the following as neurodevelopmental disorders EXCEPT a) learning disorders. b) autism spectrum disorders. c) motor disorders. d) feeding disorders.
d
. In the DSM-5, there are __________ chapters of childhood disorders. a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5
a
Compared to children with ADHD, children with oppositional defiant disorder a) are more impulsive. b) are more deliberate in their unruly behavior. c) are more likely to be male. d) have more attentional deficits.
b
Multisystemic therapy a) focuses solely on the conduct disordered child. b) is based upon intervention in ecologically valid settings such as home, school or peer group. c) is a combination of medication and individual therapy. d) is multifaceted in the sense that multiple approaches to family intervention are applied
b
. The most common medication prescribed for autism is a) antipsychotic medication. b) stimulant medication. c) antidepressants. d) drugs which lower serotonin levels.
a
Shannon, a junior in high school, was recently suspended from school for stealing money from ninth-graders, writing graffiti on the bathroom walls, and beating up another student. Shannon’s teacher reports that she has very few friends. The most likely diagnosis for Shannon would be a) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. b) antisocial personality disorder. c) oppositional defiant disorder. d) conduct disorder.
d
. If a pregnant woman is exposed to an infectious disease, the a) fetus will only be affected if the mother is symptomatic while pregnant. b) mother’s immune system will protect the fetus. c) child has a greater chance of developing Down syndrome. d) consequences of the disease are most serious during the first trimester.
d
The worst prognosis is for those children who have a) only ADHD. b) only conduct disorder. c) both ADHD and conduct disorder. d) ADHD Predominantly Inattentive-type.
c
. What neurotransmitter has been found to be elevated in some autistic children? a) dopamine b) norepinephrine c) serotonin d) fenfluramine
c
Generally speaking, children exposed to trauma a) do not re-experience the traumatic events or avoid trauma-related situations like adults do. b) almost always develop PTSD. c) rarely develop PTSD. d) experience the same symptoms as adults exposed to trauma.
d