Exam 16: Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Mental Retardation

What terms are used to describe underlying problems that account for the cognitive deficits exhibited by children with autistic disorder?

Which group of mentally retarded children is most likely to come from families with low socioeconomic status?

When five-year-old Aliens began elementary school the teachers noticed that compared to other children his interests and activities were restricted and he did not interact with other children. His motor behavior was often stereotyped and repetitive, and he appeared clumsy when he walked. A battery of psychological tests reveals no evidence of mental retardation. Based on his age and symptoms, which disorder would mental health professionals suspect in this case?

Alice has been in special education classes since preschool. Although she can feed and dress herself well, she needs help selecting appropriate clothes. She can write simple letters and use the telephone, but does not seem aware of current events and is unable to write about abstractions. She is expected to complete the equivalent of the sixth grade. In what category of mental retardation would Alice be classified?

Down syndrome is caused by

Folstein and Rutter studied sets of identical twins in which only one child was autistic. What did they find to be associated with autism of the affected child?

Which of the following pairs of disorders have been shown on the basis of autopsy results to share similar characteristic brain damage?

Which of the following would not be included in Lorna Wing's grouping of autistic spectrum disorders?

Research by Lovaas on an intensive behavioral program for autism found that participants showed increased

At age nine Ted Hart could read and remember the spelling of five-syllable Greek names for dinosaurs but he could not tie his shoes or differentiate the fantasy on television or in books from reality. Despite his deficits, Ted demonstrates some remarkable abilities that are referred to by the term

Based on an examination of home videos of children's first birthdays, the frequency of which behavior is most predictive of a later diagnosis of autism?

What is amniocentesis?

Which of these is an example of the secondary prevention of PKU?

You are asked to give a report on childhood disintegrative disorder and Rett's disorder. After reviewing information on both disorders, what similarity will you include in your report?

The cognitive skills in autistic disorders are primarily in the area of:

What was the purpose of the "squeeze box" designed by Temple Grandin?

Which of the following is true regarding pervasive developmental disorders?

The presence of savant abilities can give the impression of superior intelligence in retarded children with autism.

What aspect of development is the parent of an autistic child most likely to notice as being abnormal?

Unusual patterns of social and cognitive development, difficulties in social interaction and communication, and restricted interests are symptoms of Asperger's disorder.