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
Research on the role of parenting in the etiology of anxiety disorders in youth suggest a) parenting is crucial in determining anxiety in children. b) over-controlling parenting almost always results in social phobia in children. c) parenting practices play a small role in childhood anxiety. d) how parents discipline their children has a strong effect on the development of childhood anxiety.
c
. School phobia in young children is most often associated with a) fear of being away from parents. b) fear of humiliation by peers. c) fear of academic demands. d) fear of the unknown.
a
The DSM-5 moves which category of disorders to the adult collection of disorders? a) anxiety disorders b) eating disorders c) attachment disorders d) motor disorders
a
Neuropsychological findings from research on conduct disorder children suggests impairment in all of the following areas EXCEPT: a) memory. b) problem-solving. c) focused attention. d) verbal skills.
c
In children, ____ manifestations of either hyperactivity-impulsivity or inattentiveness are required for the diagnosis of ADHD, but in adults the number of required symptoms is _____. a. 6, 5 b. 6, 4 c. 4, 6 d. 5, 6
a
It is recommended that people with phenylketonuria (PKU) a) be kept on a special diet to prevent intellectual developmental disorder. b) be educated at home since the disease is highly infectious. c) not marry, since their offspring will almost certainly be mentally retarded. d) undergo frequent blood tests to determine whether their lithium levels are within safe limits.
a
Lovaas’ program of behavioral treatment of autistic children a) takes one full day each week. b) requires the child be hospitalized periodically. c) includes parenting skills training for parents. d) has yielded dramatic improvements.
d
. Seemingly purposeless movements in children repeated over and over that interfere with functioning are known as ____________________________________. a. Autism b. Stereotypic Movement Disorder c. ADHD d. Conduct Disorder
b
Epidemiological studies indicate that ADHD is a) about equally common in boys and girls. b) more common in boys. c) more common in girls. d) more common in girls with conduct disorder but in boys with oppositional defiant disorder.
b
. Phenylketonuria (PKU) is the result of a(n) a) infectious disease during pregnancy. b) specific chromosomal abnormality. c) recessive-gene. d) fragile X syndrome.
c
The difference between conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder is a) still a matter of debate. b) devious, sneaky, behaviors associated with conduct disorder. c) the onset of conduct disorder is earlier. d) conduct disorder is often combined with ADHD, while oppositional defiant disorder is not.
a
The association between nicotine and ADHD is that a) children’s smoking can cause attention problems. b) maternal smoking can cause hyperactivity in offspring. c) nicotine in pill form reduces the side effects of Ritalin. d) the combination of Ritalin and nicotine has been shown to cause dangerous synergistic effects in adults with ADHD.
b
In comparing adolescent boys and girls with depression, it appears a) girls are more likely to be depressed. b) boys are more likely to be depressed. c) the rates for boys and girls are the same in adolescence, although in adulthood more women are depressed. d) girls tend to experience more cognitive symptoms of depression, whereas boys tend to experience more psychomotor symptoms of depression.
a
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT a) poor academic work. b) shyness. c) difficulty getting along with peers. d) distractibility.
b
Joan, an autistic child, reacts to her mother’s expression of pain by withdrawing from her. This reaction a) is atypical of autistic children. b) is Joan’s way of expressing sympathy. c) supports the idea that Joan lacks theory of mind. d) is indicative of a more serious disturbance underlying Joan’s autism, such as childhood disintegrative disorder.
c
. Both __________ and __________ theories of the etiology of conduct disorder have empirical support. a) genetic; environmental b) behavioral; psychoanalytic c) biochemical; behavioral d) labeling; biological
a
. fMRI studies of autistic people’s reactions to facial expressions of emotions show a) no activation in emotion centers of the brain. b) that autistic people biologically perceive faces in the same manner as nonautistic people. c) increased activation in the frontal lobe. d) that the autistic brain is incapable of perceiving facial expressions.
a
The category “pervasive developmental disorders” includes which of the following disorders? a) learning disabilities b) intellectual developmental disorder c) autism spectrum disorder d) all of the above
c
. Girls with ADHD a) are more likely to be depressed than girls without ADHD. b) show deficits in planning and problem solving. c) were likely to have symptoms of an eating disorder by adolescence. d) all of the above.
d
__________ disorders are characterized by more outward-directed behaviors. a) Externalizing b) Extension c) Extrinsic d) Existential
a
Head Start a) is a federally funded program to prepare low-income children to succeed in the regular school setting. b) uses medical and psychological interventions only. c) is targeted towards children with developing conduct disorder and ADHD. d) provides meals to needy children.
a
. Jim, a 10-year-old boy with intellectual disability, must learn how to spell simple words. However, Jim is highly distractable and has no one around who is willing to sit with him and repeatedly go over such a simple task. Jim would likely benefit from a) living in a residential facility with 24-hour nursing care. b) Ritalin. c) computer-assisted instruction. d) applied behavior analysis.
c
What is the best diagnostic label for Misha? At six years of age, she does not play with other children and turns away when they approach her. She spends much of her time spinning a pencil endlessly in her fingers. She does not talk to others although she does sing jingles from TV commercials. a) intellectual disability b) expressive language disorder c) autism spectrum disorder d) Rett’s disorder
c
. The fundamental characteristic of autism spectrum disorder is a) intolerance for routines. b) not relating to others. c) intellectual disability. d) poor gross motor skills.
b