Exam 12: Neurodevelopmental, Disruptive, Conduct, and Elimination Disorders

The first line of treatment for oppositional defiant disorder is

With the possible exception of ____________, children with intellectual disability are five times more likely to be diagnosed with a psychological disorder than other children.

One name for a moisture sensor alarm device that is used in the treatment of enuresis is called the

Children with Down syndrome have three #18 chromosomes in their bodies.

Deficits in social communication and social interaction and the presence of restrictive and repetitive behavior patterns are collectively known as

____________ is the voiding of urine into one's clothing or bedding.

The incidence of autism spectrum is _____ correlated with _____ age.

Treatment for learning disorders typically takes place in the home.

Fragile X and Lesch-Nyhan syndromes are both caused by genetic abnormalities on the X chromosome. Explain the effects of these abnormalities for each disorder and discuss the prevalence rates among the sexes.

Reading disorder is more common in boys than in girls.

Mildly adversive procedures are used in the treatment of

Children with encopresis often avoid social interaction.

An average IQ score would be between ______ and ______.

Approximately two-thirds of people who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are not able to live independently.

Mild intellectual disability that is more common among children in lower socioeconomic statuses is called _____ retardation.

One of the characteristics of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is that

ADHD treatment plans should take into consideration

Researchers know more about the causes of reading disorder than any other learning disorder.

When children with conduct disorder or oppositional defiant disorder display physical aggression, boys tend to target strangers while girls typically target family or intimate partners.

ADHD can be best described as a ____________ disorder with genetic, biological, and environmental influences.