Question 1

Mental retardation is defined by a significantly below-average level of intelligence that accompanies

Accepted Answer

A)  chromosomal abnormality. 
B)  impaired adaptive functioning. 
C)  noticeable physical abnormalities. 
D)  disinterest in human relationships. 
A)  chromosomal abnormality. 
B)  impaired adaptive functioning. 
C)  noticeable physical abnormalities. 
D)  disinterest in human relationships.

Question 2

Which of these children is most likely to receive the diagnosis of Rett's disorder for the first time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ann who is 2 years old 
B)  Bill who is 11 years old 
C)  Steve who is 6 years old 
D)  Charlene who is 10 years old 
A)  Ann who is 2 years old 
B)  Bill who is 11 years old 
C)  Steve who is 6 years old 
D)  Charlene who is 10 years old

Question 3

Which of the following is a clinical feature of autism?

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid weight loss 
B)  severe nightmares 
C)  visual hallucinations 
D)  avoidance of eye contact with people 
A)  rapid weight loss 
B)  severe nightmares 
C)  visual hallucinations 
D)  avoidance of eye contact with people

Question 4

Which of the following is an explanation for the importance of sameness and routine to children with autism?

Accepted Answer

A)  It becomes a cognitive reality. 
B)  This is an attempt to control exposure to over-stimulation. 
C)  This limits the number of temper tantrums. 
D)  This is an attempt to create more stimulation. 
A)  It becomes a cognitive reality. 
B)  This is an attempt to control exposure to over-stimulation. 
C)  This limits the number of temper tantrums. 
D)  This is an attempt to create more stimulation.

Question 5

What has research shown concerning the tendency for autistic disorder to run in families?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autistic disorder does not run in families. 
B)  The tendency for autistic disorder to occur in families seems related to environmental toxins. 
C)  Families with an autistic child have an elevated risk of having another child with autistic disorder. 
D)  Families with high rates of schizophrenia are at elevated risk for having children with autistic disorder. 
A)  Autistic disorder does not run in families. 
B)  The tendency for autistic disorder to occur in families seems related to environmental toxins. 
C)  Families with an autistic child have an elevated risk of having another child with autistic disorder. 
D)  Families with high rates of schizophrenia are at elevated risk for having children with autistic disorder.

Question 6

As part of an Abnormal Child Psychology course, you are required to observe children at the Children's Psychiatric Hospital. The child you are observing has been diagnosed with autistic disorder. Which of the following are you most likely to observe?

Accepted Answer

A)  The child stares at you for long periods of time. 
B)  The child uses words that rhyme with each other. 
C)  The child clings to you and will not let go for even a minute. 
D)  The child repeats every word from a television commercial over and over. 
A)  The child stares at you for long periods of time. 
B)  The child uses words that rhyme with each other. 
C)  The child clings to you and will not let go for even a minute. 
D)  The child repeats every word from a television commercial over and over.

Question 7

Which of these children exhibits a communication pattern that is common in autistic children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Barry who raises the pitch of his voice 
B)  Carol who tends to use the past tense 
C)  Daniel who simply will echo what is said to him 
D)  Ann who uses words like "goed" instead of went 
A)  Barry who raises the pitch of his voice 
B)  Carol who tends to use the past tense 
C)  Daniel who simply will echo what is said to him 
D)  Ann who uses words like "goed" instead of went

Mental retardation is defined by a significantly below-average level of intelligence that accompanies

Which of these children is most likely to receive the diagnosis of Rett's disorder for the first time?

Which of the following is a clinical feature of autism?

Which of the following is an explanation for the importance of sameness and routine to children with autism?

What has research shown concerning the tendency for autistic disorder to run in families?

As part of an Abnormal Child Psychology course, you are required to observe children at the Children's Psychiatric Hospital. The child you are observing has been diagnosed with autistic disorder. Which of the following are you most likely to observe?

Which of these children exhibits a communication pattern that is common in autistic children?

Introduction

Theoretical Perspectives on Maladaptive Behavior

The Therapeutic Enterprise: Choices, Techniques, Evaluation

Classification and Assessment

Stress, Coping, and Maladaptive Behavior

Bodily Maladaptions: Eating, Sleeping, and Psychophysiological Disorders

Disorders of Bodily Preoccupation

Anxiety Disorders

Sexual Variations and Disorders

Personality Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Cognitive Impairment Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Societys Response to Maladaptive Behavior

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Exam 16: Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Mental Retardation

Mental retardation is defined by a significantly below-average level of intelligence that accompanies

Which of these children is most likely to receive the diagnosis of Rett's disorder for the first time?

Which of the following is a clinical feature of autism?

Which of the following is an explanation for the importance of sameness and routine to children with autism?

What has research shown concerning the tendency for autistic disorder to run in families?

As part of an Abnormal Child Psychology course, you are required to observe children at the Children's Psychiatric Hospital. The child you are observing has been diagnosed with autistic disorder. Which of the following are you most likely to observe?

Which of these children exhibits a communication pattern that is common in autistic children?

Introduction

Theoretical Perspectives on Maladaptive Behavior

The Therapeutic Enterprise: Choices, Techniques, Evaluation

Classification and Assessment

Stress, Coping, and Maladaptive Behavior

Bodily Maladaptions: Eating, Sleeping, and Psychophysiological Disorders

Disorders of Bodily Preoccupation

Anxiety Disorders

Sexual Variations and Disorders

Personality Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Cognitive Impairment Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Societys Response to Maladaptive Behavior

Filters