Practical Applications & Interventions Flashcards

Neuropsychological Final Exam

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What are the 7 areas of practical need for intervention?

A

Homework
Time management/organization
Test taking/studying
Distractibility/concentration
Aggression/meltdowns
Social interactions
Achievement Skills

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What information do you need to create an Assessment-Intervention Matrix?

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  1. Test results (strengths, average, variable, weaknesses)
  2. Current concerns (i.e., homework, achievement, social)
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True or false - a diagnosis is the end result of an assessment?

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False

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4
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What are some common areas of concern?

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Homework
Attention
Social Skills

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5
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Should you prioritize the select subtest in order to contribute to answering referral questions and guiding interventions?

A

Yes

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6
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Semantic mapping is a good strategy for what type of weakness?

A

Verbal Conceptualization

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6
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Irritability can be related to what?

A

Low glucose

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7
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Is the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex related to organizational skills for homework?

A

Yes

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7
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If you use an app to track time spent on devices, what can this help with?

A

Distractibility

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Social challenges can be related to deficits in what SNP areas?

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Nonverbal, Sensory, language

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9
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Intervention strategies are based on a single component - true or false?

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False - it is a dynamic process

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