Exam 9: Attention Deficithyperactivity Disorder

Ethan's second-grade teacher has developed a system where Ethan is given a token for each time he is on task during reading class which he can later turn in for time on a computer game he enjoys. This management system is known as _________.

Children with ADHD may be eligible for specialized educational services under which of these acts?

Adolfo has just been diagnosed with ADHD. It is likely that his pediatrician will first recommend medication to control his symptoms of inattention and impulsiveness.

Provide one example of self-regulation in a typically developing 3-year-old child and one example of behavior inhibition in a 3-year-old diagnosed with ADHD.

Design an assessment protocol for a 6-year-old child with ADHD. Base your approach on research and best practices identified in the text.

Identify and describe three early childhood precursors linked to the development of ADHD.

Identify and describe two factors in each of the following areas that are related to the development of ADHD: genes and heredity, physiological, psychological, and family and environmental.

Define and give examples of the core characteristics of children who are identified with ADHD.

Children diagnosed with ADHD are more likely to show dysfunctions in which neurotransmitter/s?

Longitudinal studies have shown that adults with ADHD are more likely to abuse substances than adults without ADHD.

The marshmallow test is used to diagnosis ADHD in young children.

Identify two school-based interventions for children with ADHD.

Long-term outcomes of ADHD have been categorized in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

A child who struggles with academic tasks that require planning and organization may have deficits in executive functioning.

Dr. Jensen is consulting research on ADHD that would help her decide the best course of action for her young patients. One example of longitudinal research that investigated various types of interventions is the:

Which of the following factors related to the etiology of ADHD and child factors are INCORRECTLY matched?

Cody, a 17-year-old senior, was first diagnosed with ADHD when he was 5 years old; however, his parents chose not to have him take medication. As a young adult, Cody is at risk for using ________.

Dr. Samuelson specializes in research related to ADHD. Based on the most common deficits found in ADHD, his research might focus on all of the following EXCEPT:

The two-factor model of ADHD assumes which of the following core deficits?

Joel, a 9-year-old European American boy, is more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than Samantha, a 10-year-old African American girl.