Unit 6 test Flashcards
How is ADHD recognized, according to the American Psychiatric Association?
A. It has two subtypes - a predominantly inattentive type and a predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type.
B. It has three subtypes.
C. It used to have subtypes, but researchers now agree that there is only one type.
B. It has three subtypes.
ADHD is identified _____________.
A. more often in boys then girls
B. about equal in boys and girls
C. more often in girls than boys
A. more often in boys then girls
Often blurts out an answer before a question has been completed is an example of a behavior associated with which of the following subtypes of ADHD?
A. Combined type
B. Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type
C. Predominantly inattentive type
B. Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type
A person with ADHD has __________ chance of having a learning or psychiatric disorder.
A. a decreased
B. the same
C. an increased
C. an increased
True or false? Lack of emotional control is one characteristic of students with ADHD.
True
False
True
Which of the following is an example of inattentive type ADHD?
A. Blurts out answers before questions have been finished
B. Constantly moves around the classroom
C. Feels restless after taking an assessment
D. Does not seem to listen when spoken to by teachers or parents
D. Does not seem to listen when spoken to by teachers or parents
True or false? The process of assessing students with ADHD is multifaceted.
True
False
True
Eva, a 12-year-old student who has received support for her attention challenges since first grade, is learning to identify and control her own behaviors. What strategy should Eva’s teacher teach her?
A. Self-monitoring
B. Self-identification
C. Self-esteem training
A. Self-monitoring
True or false? Ritalin is one of the more popular stimulant medications prescribed.
True
False
True
Which of the following instructional strategies focuses on creating interventions that modify trigger behaviors?
A. Self-regulation strategies
B. The home-school connection
C. A functional behavioral assessment
D. Self-monitoring strategies
C. A functional behavioral assessment
According to Lerner and Lowenthal, _________
is a recommended instructional modification for students with ADHD.
A. direct instruction
B. cooperative learning
C. competitive learning
D. independent work
B. cooperative learning
True or false? Children in elementary grades usually have more self-control problems at home than in school.
True
False
False
True or false? A medical evaluation is designed to rule out medical conditions that might be contributing to the student’s hyperactivity or inattention or both.
True
False
True
True or false? Assistive technology is appropriate for children and adolescents with ADHD.
True
False
True
___________ is not a characteristic of students with ADHD.
A. trouble concentrating on a specific task
B. being obsessive about organization
C. lack of emotional control
D. forgetfulness in daily activities
B. being obsessive about organization
