Exam 13: Developmental and Disruptive Behavior Disorders

Self-care skills training programs are most effective for

Severe social awkwardness, thought disturbance, and a desire to be left alone are seen in many people with

The Adaptive Behavior Assessment System and the Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition are useful to assess people with

A condition that results when the FMR1 gene of the X chromosome narrows, breaks, or otherwise becomes mutated is

People with autism often do not interact with others, preferring instead to be by themselves. This set of symptoms involves severe impairment in

Identify the methods of assessing disruptive behavior disorders.

Dr. Basch helps to assess children for ADHD. Dr. Basch uses a method of behavioral observation known as the ____, which helps him assess if a child can sustain attention and limit impulsivity on difficult tasks.

Fragile X syndrome is more serious for males than for females because females have

Conduct disorder, which involves a consistent pattern of violating the rights of others, is sometimes equated with

Explain the features and epidemiology of disruptive behavior disorders.

Youths who may be aggressive toward other people or animals, often displaying cruel behaviors such as using a weapon or torturing someone, assaulting and stealing from someone, or engaging in rape; destroying property, such as setting fires and vandalizing; lying to others to get something or to avoid punishment or stealing; and violating laws or rules for their age group, such as failing to attend school, adhering to curfew, or running away from home would be most likely to be diagnosed with

Identify the causes of developmental disorders.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and conduct and oppositional defiant disorders are examples of

A lack of oxygen during birth is referred to as

Using a restraint or other aversive procedure following misbehavior is termed

Autism is ____ prevalent in boys than in girls, and ____ with autism tend to show more repetitive and stereotypical behaviors.

Chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis are used for ____ genetic testing.

Lauren has dyslexia. What sort of psychological intervention is most likely to provide the most direct benefit?

Andi's parents are very poor, and neither has particularly high intelligence. School is not very important to them, and they do not ever bother to read to Andi. Their parenting styles are quite inconsistent, and Andi really never knows when she can count on them. Andi has recently been diagnosed with intellectual disability, and her home environment is seen as a likely culprit behind her deficits. Andi is most likely to be diagnosed with

Severe childhood problems of noncompliance will often be designated as ____ disorder.