Question 1

Adults with intellectual disabilities are at higher risk of developing ____ than are members of the general population.

Accepted Answer

A)  a depressive disorder
B)  an anxiety disorder
C)  post traumatic stress disorder
D)  an impulse control disorderE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Dr.Branch tells his pregnant patient, "Because you are 38 years old, we are going to do amniocentesis to see whether there is a normal number of chromosomes in your baby." What disorder is Dr.Branch concerned about?

Accepted Answer

A)  phenylketonuria (PKU) 
B)  nongenetic biogenic retardation
C)  Down syndrome
D)  fetal alcohol syndromeE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which disorder does not fit with the others?

Accepted Answer

A)  autism spectrum disorder
B)  Asperger's disorder
C)  attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
D)  childhood disintegrative disorderE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The parents of a moderately retarded 24-year-old want their child to live in the best place for learning living skills.Which piece of advice is most reasonable?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Put your child in an institution; they know how best to deal with a retarded person."
B)  "Independent living is the best situation; it will force your child to adapt."
C)  "The place is not as important as whether the program has a goal of promoting social interaction and fostering competence."
D)  "Make sure you stay away from group homes; they never help."E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Nicole interacted with her parents in a normal manner until she was one year old.Then, at one, she stopped and became increasingly alone and bizarre.There was no medical reason for this change.What is an appropriate diagnosis for Nicole?

Accepted Answer

A)  separation anxiety disorder
B)  autism spectrum disorder
C)  Tourette's syndrome
D)  pediatric bipolar disorderE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is true with respect to the use of drug therapy for treating autism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of the antipsychotic medication Haloperidol has been discontinued because it has too many side effects.
B)  The hyperactivity drug Ritalin has been found to be helpful in alleviating many autism symptoms.
C)  Only one medication, the antipsychotic risperidone, has received FDA approval fro the treatment of autism.
D)  SSRIs have been helpful and very effective in decreasing anxiety, repetitive behaviors, and impulsivity.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Audrey, an autistic child, would be expected to respond best to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  adults
B)  babies
C)  children
D)  inanimate objectsE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following statements about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is considered a neurodevelopmental disorder.
B)  It is almost always diagnosed in late adolescence.
C)  It is rarely associated with academic or social problems.
D)  It is more common in females than in males.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of these disorders has the poorest prognosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  enuresis
B)  oppositional defiant disorder
C)  attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
D)  conduct disorderE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

When a child has a disorder that involves impaired development of the brain and central nervous system as well as affects psychological functioning in areas of social interaction, communication skills, and display of stereotyped interests and behaviors, the disorder is called a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  form of childhood schizophrenia
B)  learning disability
C)  neurodevelopmental disorder
D)  personality disorderE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Ross wants to develop a comprehensive program for treating children with neurodevelopmental disorders.Among the many characteristics of the program that he should include is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a family component
B)  psychodynamic therapy
C)  relaxation techniques
D)  structured disciplineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the behaviors described by Kanner as an essential feature of autism?

Accepted Answer

A)  a severe inability to focus attention
B)  extreme isolation and an inability to relate to other people
C)  a psychological need for sameness
D)  significant difficulties with communicationE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Tyrel was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and has an IQ below 70.Despite this, he can remember the name of every all-star baseball player for the past 30 years and can tell which day of the week December 3, 1908, fell on.Tyrel's behavior illustrates ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  superior short-term memory skills
B)  neurological impairments
C)  the term autistic savant
D)  echolaliaE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Three children were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.Kim would rather listen to a machine buzzing than hear her mother's voice.Len prefers to be left alone.Matt needs physical contact with his mother all the time.Which of the children has/have symptoms that are common in autism spectrum disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kim and Len
B)  Matt only
C)  Kim only
D)  Len and MattE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

What is considered to be evidence based behavioral and psychosocial treatment for ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  making the unconscious conscious and motivational interviewing
B)  self-control training and classroom management strategies
C)  building empathy and assertiveness-training
D)  anger management techniques and short-term day treatmentE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Which statement about psychopathology among children and adolescents in the United States is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Approximately 20 percent of the children in the United States suffer from a serious emotional or behavioral problem.
B)  About two percent of children have serious emotional or behavioral problems, and three-quarters of those children receive treatment.
C)  Nearly one-third of all children and adolescents have a serious emotional or behavioral problem.
D)  Although there are 63 million children with behavioral problems, most of them receive treatment.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which psychiatric disorder of childhood is characterized by chronic irritability and severe mood dysregulation as well as recurrent episodes of temper triggered by common stressors?

Accepted Answer

A)  temper dysregulation disorder with dysphoria
B)  conduct disorder
C)  oppositional defiant disorder
D)  antisocial personality disorderE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Natalie has many of the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder but speaks normally and does not have intellectual disability.Since she seems to have a "mild" case of autistic disorder, another DSM-IV diagnosis she might get is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  encopresis
B)  Asperger's syndrome
C)  Tourette's syndrome
D)  conduct disorderE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

A syndrome characterized by average to above-average cognitive skills, intense focus on narrow interests, and one-sided social interactions is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Asperger's disorder
B)  tic disorder
C)  learning disability
D)  intellectual disabilityE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

When treating delinquent youth, Dishion et al.(1999) caution that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral therapy, especially aversive conditioning for antisocial behaviors, works well
B)  group interventions may increase substance abuse as well as antisocial and violent behavior
C)  group interventions may help youngsters learn appropriate forms of social interaction
D)  psychodynamic therapy is best for teaching them to control their aggressive impulsesE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 16: Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Adults with intellectual disabilities are at higher risk of developing ____ than are members of the general population.

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Tyrel was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and has an IQ below 70.Despite this, he can remember the name of every all-star baseball player for the past 30 years and can tell which day of the week December 3, 1908, fell on.Tyrel's behavior illustrates ____.

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Which psychiatric disorder of childhood is characterized by chronic irritability and severe mood dysregulation as well as recurrent episodes of temper triggered by common stressors?

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When treating delinquent youth, Dishion et al.(1999) caution that ____.

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Natalie has many of the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder but speaks normally and does not have intellectual disability.Since she seems to have a "mild" case of autistic disorder, another DSM-IV diagnosis she might get is ____.

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A syndrome characterized by average to above-average cognitive skills, intense focus on narrow interests, and one-sided social interactions is ____.

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Which of the following is true with respect to the use of drug therapy for treating autism?

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Which statement about psychopathology among children and adolescents in the United States is accurate?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the behaviors described by Kanner as an essential feature of autism?

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The parents of a moderately retarded 24-year-old want their child to live in the best place for learning living skills.Which piece of advice is most reasonable?

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Audrey, an autistic child, would be expected to respond best to ____.

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Dr.Branch tells his pregnant patient, "Because you are 38 years old, we are going to do amniocentesis to see whether there is a normal number of chromosomes in your baby." What disorder is Dr.Branch concerned about?

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Nicole interacted with her parents in a normal manner until she was one year old.Then, at one, she stopped and became increasingly alone and bizarre.There was no medical reason for this change.What is an appropriate diagnosis for Nicole?

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Which of these disorders has the poorest prognosis?

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Which of the following statements about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is accurate?

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What is considered to be evidence based behavioral and psychosocial treatment for ADHD?

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Which disorder does not fit with the others?

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When a child has a disorder that involves impaired development of the brain and central nervous system as well as affects psychological functioning in areas of social interaction, communication skills, and display of stereotyped interests and behaviors, the disorder is called a ____.

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Ross wants to develop a comprehensive program for treating children with neurodevelopmental disorders.Among the many characteristics of the program that he should include is ____.

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Exam 16: Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Adults with intellectual disabilities are at higher risk of developing ____ than are members of the general population.

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Tyrel was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and has an IQ below 70.Despite this, he can remember the name of every all-star baseball player for the past 30 years and can tell which day of the week December 3, 1908, fell on.Tyrel's behavior illustrates ____.

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Which psychiatric disorder of childhood is characterized by chronic irritability and severe mood dysregulation as well as recurrent episodes of temper triggered by common stressors?

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When treating delinquent youth, Dishion et al.(1999) caution that ____.

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Natalie has many of the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder but speaks normally and does not have intellectual disability.Since she seems to have a "mild" case of autistic disorder, another DSM-IV diagnosis she might get is ____.

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A syndrome characterized by average to above-average cognitive skills, intense focus on narrow interests, and one-sided social interactions is ____.

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Which of the following is true with respect to the use of drug therapy for treating autism?

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Which statement about psychopathology among children and adolescents in the United States is accurate?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the behaviors described by Kanner as an essential feature of autism?

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The parents of a moderately retarded 24-year-old want their child to live in the best place for learning living skills.Which piece of advice is most reasonable?

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Audrey, an autistic child, would be expected to respond best to ____.

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Dr.Branch tells his pregnant patient, "Because you are 38 years old, we are going to do amniocentesis to see whether there is a normal number of chromosomes in your baby." What disorder is Dr.Branch concerned about?

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Nicole interacted with her parents in a normal manner until she was one year old.Then, at one, she stopped and became increasingly alone and bizarre.There was no medical reason for this change.What is an appropriate diagnosis for Nicole?

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Which of these disorders has the poorest prognosis?

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Which of the following statements about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is accurate?

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What is considered to be evidence based behavioral and psychosocial treatment for ADHD?

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Which disorder does not fit with the others?

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When a child has a disorder that involves impaired development of the brain and central nervous system as well as affects psychological functioning in areas of social interaction, communication skills, and display of stereotyped interests and behaviors, the disorder is called a ____.

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Ross wants to develop a comprehensive program for treating children with neurodevelopmental disorders.Among the many characteristics of the program that he should include is ____.

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