Question 1

Maternal smoking is correlated to ADHD-C but not ADHD-I.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to the DSM-IV, which of the following is a criterion for the diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Occurrence of symptoms before age 18 
B) Occurrence of symptoms in at least two settings 
C) Deficits on the stop-signal task 
D) Clear family history of the disorder 
A) Occurrence of symptoms before age 18 
B) Occurrence of symptoms in at least two settings 
C) Deficits on the stop-signal task 
D) Clear family history of the disorder

Question 3

About what percentage of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder benefit from treatment with stimulant medications?

Accepted Answer

A) 35 
B) 55 
C) 75 
D) 90 
A) 35 
B) 55 
C) 75 
D) 90

Question 4

With regard to intellectual/academic performance, youngsters with ADHD

Accepted Answer

A) usually progress in school similarly to typical children, despite behavioral problems. 
B) are at risk for specific learning disabilities. 
C) as a group, perform higher than average on tests of general intelligence. 
D) as a group, perform much lower than average on tests of general intelligence. 
A) usually progress in school similarly to typical children, despite behavioral problems. 
B) are at risk for specific learning disabilities. 
C) as a group, perform higher than average on tests of general intelligence. 
D) as a group, perform much lower than average on tests of general intelligence.

Question 5

Kent and colleagues (2011)found that adolescents with ADHD were 8 times more likely to drop out of high school than teens without ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The continuous performance task measures

Accepted Answer

A) inattention. 
B) problem solving. 
C) intellectual abilities. 
D) motivation. 
A) inattention. 
B) problem solving. 
C) intellectual abilities. 
D) motivation.

Question 7

Compared to conduct disorder, ADHD is more strongly linked to

Accepted Answer

A) psychosocial disadvantage. 
B) adverse family variables. 
C) child maltreatment. 
D) cognitive deficits. 
A) psychosocial disadvantage. 
B) adverse family variables. 
C) child maltreatment. 
D) cognitive deficits.

Question 8

Give 3 examples of questions one might ask a child when evaluating him/her for ADHD (per Barkley and Edwards, 2006).

Accepted Answer

1. "Do you have trouble paying attention

Question 9

The stop-signal task is used primarily to evaluate

Accepted Answer

A) impulsivity. 
B) sustained attention. 
C) selective attention. 
D) hyperactivity. 
A) impulsivity. 
B) sustained attention. 
C) selective attention. 
D) hyperactivity.

Question 10

Older youth with ADHD are at greater risk for automobile accidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following has been shown regarding brain structure/functioning in ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduction in total volume estimated at 5-10% 
B) Larger than average size of the frontal area 
C) High levels of metabolism in the frontal-striatal area 
D) Rapid brain waves 
A) Reduction in total volume estimated at 5-10% 
B) Larger than average size of the frontal area 
C) High levels of metabolism in the frontal-striatal area 
D) Rapid brain waves

Question 12

Children with ADHD are unable to pay attention even when a task is interesting and they are motivated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is a Conner's Third Edition scale?

Accepted Answer

A) Depression 
B) Anxiety 
C) Executive Functions 
D) Obsessions 
A) Depression 
B) Anxiety 
C) Executive Functions 
D) Obsessions

Question 14

The motor activity problems displayed by children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Accepted Answer

A) are excessive but goal-directed. 
B) are highly consistent across settings. 
C) are best measured with the Matching Familiar Figures Test. 
D) are most likely to be displayed in highly structured situations. 
A) are excessive but goal-directed. 
B) are highly consistent across settings. 
C) are best measured with the Matching Familiar Figures Test. 
D) are most likely to be displayed in highly structured situations.

Question 15

When a parent suspects that a child might have ADHD, it has been found that home and/or school observations are ineffective assessment tools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The case study of Tim (the young male with ADHD-I)reported in the textbook indicates that academic problems appear to worsen as these children move to higher grades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

DSM-IV subtyping of ADHD is based on evidence that the major behavioral manifestations of ADHD fall into which two factors?

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperactivity and inattention 
B) Impulsivity and hyperactivity 
C) Hyperactivity-impulsivity and inattention 
D) Inattention-hyperactivity and impulsivity 
A) Hyperactivity and inattention 
B) Impulsivity and hyperactivity 
C) Hyperactivity-impulsivity and inattention 
D) Inattention-hyperactivity and impulsivity

Question 18

When children are presented with the stop-signal task, they are instructed to

Accepted Answer

A) select a letter that matches a standard letter. 
B) press a button to identify a stimulus on a screen, but sometimes, to inhibit this response. 
C) signal the researcher when they feel restless. 
D) signal the researcher when they feel anxious. 
A) select a letter that matches a standard letter. 
B) press a button to identify a stimulus on a screen, but sometimes, to inhibit this response. 
C) signal the researcher when they feel restless. 
D) signal the researcher when they feel anxious.

Question 19

From the research evidence it can be concluded that sugar and other components of diet, along with exposure to environmental lead, account for a large percent of cases of ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Research indicates that parents and teachers tend to be more controlling and directive with ADHD children than with normal children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Maternal smoking is correlated to ADHD-C but not ADHD-I.

According to the DSM-IV, which of the following is a criterion for the diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

About what percentage of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder benefit from treatment with stimulant medications?

With regard to intellectual/academic performance, youngsters with ADHD

Kent and colleagues (2011)found that adolescents with ADHD were 8 times more likely to drop out of high school than teens without ADHD.

The continuous performance task measures

Compared to conduct disorder, ADHD is more strongly linked to

Give 3 examples of questions one might ask a child when evaluating him/her for ADHD (per Barkley and Edwards, 2006).

The stop-signal task is used primarily to evaluate

Older youth with ADHD are at greater risk for automobile accidents.

Which of the following has been shown regarding brain structure/functioning in ADHD?

Children with ADHD are unable to pay attention even when a task is interesting and they are motivated.

Which of the following is a Conner's Third Edition scale?

The motor activity problems displayed by children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

When a parent suspects that a child might have ADHD, it has been found that home and/or school observations are ineffective assessment tools.

The case study of Tim (the young male with ADHD-I)reported in the textbook indicates that academic problems appear to worsen as these children move to higher grades.

DSM-IV subtyping of ADHD is based on evidence that the major behavioral manifestations of ADHD fall into which two factors?

When children are presented with the stop-signal task, they are instructed to

From the research evidence it can be concluded that sugar and other components of diet, along with exposure to environmental lead, account for a large percent of cases of ADHD.

Research indicates that parents and teachers tend to be more controlling and directive with ADHD children than with normal children.

Introduction

The Developmental Psychopathology Perspective

Biological and Environmental Contexts of Psychopathology

Research: Its Role and Methods

Classification, Assessment, and Intervention

Anxiety Disorders

Mood Disorders

Conduct Problems

Language and Learning Disorders

Intellectual Disability

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Schizophrenia

Disorders of Basic Physical Functions

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Evolving Concerns for Youth

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Exam 9: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Maternal smoking is correlated to ADHD-C but not ADHD-I.

According to the DSM-IV, which of the following is a criterion for the diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

About what percentage of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder benefit from treatment with stimulant medications?

With regard to intellectual/academic performance, youngsters with ADHD

Kent and colleagues (2011)found that adolescents with ADHD were 8 times more likely to drop out of high school than teens without ADHD.

The continuous performance task measures

Compared to conduct disorder, ADHD is more strongly linked to

Give 3 examples of questions one might ask a child when evaluating him/her for ADHD (per Barkley and Edwards, 2006).

The stop-signal task is used primarily to evaluate

Older youth with ADHD are at greater risk for automobile accidents.

Which of the following has been shown regarding brain structure/functioning in ADHD?

Children with ADHD are unable to pay attention even when a task is interesting and they are motivated.

Which of the following is a Conner's Third Edition scale?

The motor activity problems displayed by children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

When a parent suspects that a child might have ADHD, it has been found that home and/or school observations are ineffective assessment tools.

The case study of Tim (the young male with ADHD-I)reported in the textbook indicates that academic problems appear to worsen as these children move to higher grades.

DSM-IV subtyping of ADHD is based on evidence that the major behavioral manifestations of ADHD fall into which two factors?

When children are presented with the stop-signal task, they are instructed to

From the research evidence it can be concluded that sugar and other components of diet, along with exposure to environmental lead, account for a large percent of cases of ADHD.

Research indicates that parents and teachers tend to be more controlling and directive with ADHD children than with normal children.

Introduction

The Developmental Psychopathology Perspective

Biological and Environmental Contexts of Psychopathology

Research: Its Role and Methods

Classification, Assessment, and Intervention

Anxiety Disorders

Mood Disorders

Conduct Problems

Language and Learning Disorders

Intellectual Disability

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Schizophrenia

Disorders of Basic Physical Functions

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Evolving Concerns for Youth

Filters