Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding ADHD?

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A)  More males than females are identified. 
B)  The vast majority of those diagnosed with have the hyperactive?impulsive version. 
C)  ADHD can be identified as early as 5 years of age. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  More males than females are identified. 
B)  The vast majority of those diagnosed with have the hyperactive?impulsive version. 
C)  ADHD can be identified as early as 5 years of age. 
D)  All of the above. D

Question 2

All of the following neurotransmitters are part of the catecholamines, except

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A)  dopamine. 
B)  norepinephrine. 
C)  epinephrine. 
D)  acetycholine. 
A)  dopamine. 
B)  norepinephrine. 
C)  epinephrine. 
D)  acetycholine. D

Question 3

All of the following are important developmental considerations in the diagnosis of ADHD, except

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A)  problems with disinhibition will likely increase with age. 
B)  attention problems will most likely remain persistent across ages. 
C)  thresholds for DSM criteria are likely too high for adult populations. 
D)  thresholds for DSM criteria are likely too low for preschool children. 
A)  problems with disinhibition will likely increase with age. 
B)  attention problems will most likely remain persistent across ages. 
C)  thresholds for DSM criteria are likely too high for adult populations. 
D)  thresholds for DSM criteria are likely too low for preschool children. A

Question 4

The cingulated gyrus is responsible for registering

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A)  motivation, pain, and rejection. 
B)  sense of time. 
C)  arousal and sustained attention. 
D)  sense of balance and integration. 
A)  motivation, pain, and rejection. 
B)  sense of time. 
C)  arousal and sustained attention. 
D)  sense of balance and integration.

Question 5

Greene and colleagues describe those with ADHD, as potentially being "socially disabled." They define this concept as a

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A)  cognitive processing problems in both intellectual and social domains. 
B)  a failure to read people. 
C)  an inability to read facial cues. 
D)  a significant discrepancy between intelligence and social skills. 
A)  cognitive processing problems in both intellectual and social domains. 
B)  a failure to read people. 
C)  an inability to read facial cues. 
D)  a significant discrepancy between intelligence and social skills.

Question 6

In Barkley's model of executive functions, which does not belong?

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A)  working memory 
B)  motivation 
C)  internalize speech 
D)  reconstitution 
A)  working memory 
B)  motivation 
C)  internalize speech 
D)  reconstitution

Question 7

John has been diagnosed with ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Type, while Carl has been diagnosed with ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive‐Impulsive type.
Name three symptoms from the DSM that would apply to John and three symptoms that would apply to Carl.
John: ___________________, ____________________, ___________________
Carl: ____________________, ____________________, __________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of John has been diagnosed with ADHD Predominantly...

Question 8

Researchers who are studying sleep disorders and ADHD have suggested that a common link between sleep disorders and ADHD might be a deficiency in the neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin. 
B)  dopamine. 
C)  norepinephrine. 
D)  acetycholine. 
A)  serotonin. 
B)  dopamine. 
C)  norepinephrine. 
D)  acetycholine.

Question 9

Currently, the category ADHD NOS is used to refer to

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A)  atypical cases. 
B)  cases that had previously been diagnosed by other DSM versions. 
C)  cases that have symptoms of both the inattentive and hyperactive type. 
D)  symptoms occurring prior to 7 years of age. 
A)  atypical cases. 
B)  cases that had previously been diagnosed by other DSM versions. 
C)  cases that have symptoms of both the inattentive and hyperactive type. 
D)  symptoms occurring prior to 7 years of age.

Question 10

The percentage of children with bipolar disorder that also have ADHD is

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A)  90%. 
B)  30%. 
C)  50%. 
D)  60%. 
A)  90%. 
B)  30%. 
C)  50%. 
D)  60%.

Question 11

Researchers have found all of the following to be true, except

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A)  increased television exposure at ages 1 to 3 years was associated with attention problems at age 7. 
B)  as many as 2/3 of children with ADHD experience sleep disturbances of periodic limb movement disorder or restless legs syndrome. 
C)  those with the inattentive type of ADHD are at increased risk for the development of substance use. 
D)  the use of stimulant medication in children diagnosed with ADHD has been associated with increased risk for substance abuse in later adulthood. 
A)  increased television exposure at ages 1 to 3 years was associated with attention problems at age 7. 
B)  as many as 2/3 of children with ADHD experience sleep disturbances of periodic limb movement disorder or restless legs syndrome. 
C)  those with the inattentive type of ADHD are at increased risk for the development of substance use. 
D)  the use of stimulant medication in children diagnosed with ADHD has been associated with increased risk for substance abuse in later adulthood.

Question 12

The executive function system is primarily responsible for

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A)  arousal. 
B)  goal directed behaviors. 
C)  motivation. 
D)  registering pain and rejection. 
A)  arousal. 
B)  goal directed behaviors. 
C)  motivation. 
D)  registering pain and rejection.

Question 13

Which of the following is false regarding the brain structures and functions in those with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is increased activity in the frontal lobes. 
B)  Researchers have speculated that reduced dopamine levels in the basal ganglia in those with ADHD may account for poor perception of time. 
C)  Much more is known about the functions of the hyperactive?impulsive type compared to the inattentive type. 
D)  The catecholamines (neurotransmitters; dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine) have all been associated with problems in attention and motor activity. 
A)  There is increased activity in the frontal lobes. 
B)  Researchers have speculated that reduced dopamine levels in the basal ganglia in those with ADHD may account for poor perception of time. 
C)  Much more is known about the functions of the hyperactive?impulsive type compared to the inattentive type. 
D)  The catecholamines (neurotransmitters; dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine) have all been associated with problems in attention and motor activity.

Question 14

Barkley's Model of ADHD is well suited to explaining how children with the impulsive‐ hyperactive type of ADHD have difficulty engaging n goal‐directed tasks. Respond to the following questions about that model:
a) The main feature of this model suggests why children with ADHD have problems in Behavioral Inhibition, which is best described as
b) Name each of the four executive functions that are represented in this model and how each helps to reach the goal.
_______________________
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c) The last stage in the model is obtained through goal persistence. How is attention for goal‐
 directed persistence different from sustained attention for contingency‐shaped attention? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Barkley's Model of ADHD is well suited...

Question 15

Parents who were interviewed retrospectively about their children diagnosed with ADHD gave a number of early indicators that were evident in infancy and the toddler stage. What were some of these indicators? (Provide two symptoms for each stage.)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parents who were interviewed retrospectively about their...

Question 16

Which of the following is not one of the amphetamines for treating ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dexedrine 
B)  Ritalin 
C)  Adderall 
D)  Dextrostat 
A)  Dexedrine 
B)  Ritalin 
C)  Adderall 
D)  Dextrostat

Question 17

One of the problems with individual assessments of children/adolescents with ADHD on intelligence tests is

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence has nothing to do with ADHD. 
B)  the testing situation is inherently boring, so they will not score well on these tests. 
C)  the examiner performs most of the executive function tasks. 
D)  intelligence tests, like the WISC and Binet, are most often given in group format, which places children with ADHD at a disadvantage. 
A)  intelligence has nothing to do with ADHD. 
B)  the testing situation is inherently boring, so they will not score well on these tests. 
C)  the examiner performs most of the executive function tasks. 
D)  intelligence tests, like the WISC and Binet, are most often given in group format, which places children with ADHD at a disadvantage.

Question 18

Brooke and Pelham propose a developmental pathway for substance use/abuse among youth with ADHD. What is this pathway and explain how this pathway might develop?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Brooke and Pelham propose a developmental pathway...

Question 19

Problems with the definition of specific learning disabilities (SLD) make prevalence rates difficult to establish for children with ADHD. However, in a more generic sense, learning problems have been identified in other ways. Which of the following is true for children and youth with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 30% will repeat a grade. 
B)  About 30% will drop out. 
C)  About 40% will require special education. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  About 30% will repeat a grade. 
B)  About 30% will drop out. 
C)  About 40% will require special education. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 20

Approximately _____ of children and youth with ADHD will be diagnosed with MDD.

Accepted Answer

A)  15% 
B)  20% 
C)  25% 
D)  30% 
A)  15% 
B)  20% 
C)  25% 
D)  30%

Which of the following is true regarding ADHD?

All of the following neurotransmitters are part of the catecholamines, except

All of the following are important developmental considerations in the diagnosis of ADHD, except

The cingulated gyrus is responsible for registering

Greene and colleagues describe those with ADHD, as potentially being "socially disabled." They define this concept as a

In Barkley's model of executive functions, which does not belong?

John has been diagnosed with ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Type, while Carl has been diagnosed with ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive‐Impulsive type. Name three symptoms from the DSM that would apply to John and three symptoms that would apply to Carl. John: _________, , _ Carl: , , ______

Researchers who are studying sleep disorders and ADHD have suggested that a common link between sleep disorders and ADHD might be a deficiency in the neurotransmitter

Currently, the category ADHD NOS is used to refer to

The percentage of children with bipolar disorder that also have ADHD is

Researchers have found all of the following to be true, except

The executive function system is primarily responsible for

Which of the following is false regarding the brain structures and functions in those with ADHD?

Parents who were interviewed retrospectively about their children diagnosed with ADHD gave a number of early indicators that were evident in infancy and the toddler stage. What were some of these indicators? (Provide two symptoms for each stage.)

Which of the following is not one of the amphetamines for treating ADHD?

One of the problems with individual assessments of children/adolescents with ADHD on intelligence tests is

Brooke and Pelham propose a developmental pathway for substance use/abuse among youth with ADHD. What is this pathway and explain how this pathway might develop?

Problems with the definition of specific learning disabilities (SLD) make prevalence rates difficult to establish for children with ADHD. However, in a more generic sense, learning problems have been identified in other ways. Which of the following is true for children and youth with ADHD?

Approximately _____ of children and youth with ADHD will be diagnosed with MDD.

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Exam 11: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Adhd

Which of the following is true regarding ADHD?

All of the following neurotransmitters are part of the catecholamines, except

All of the following are important developmental considerations in the diagnosis of ADHD, except

The cingulated gyrus is responsible for registering

Greene and colleagues describe those with ADHD, as potentially being "socially disabled." They define this concept as a

In Barkley's model of executive functions, which does not belong?

Researchers who are studying sleep disorders and ADHD have suggested that a common link between sleep disorders and ADHD might be a deficiency in the neurotransmitter

Currently, the category ADHD NOS is used to refer to

The percentage of children with bipolar disorder that also have ADHD is

Researchers have found all of the following to be true, except

The executive function system is primarily responsible for

Which of the following is false regarding the brain structures and functions in those with ADHD?

Parents who were interviewed retrospectively about their children diagnosed with ADHD gave a number of early indicators that were evident in infancy and the toddler stage. What were some of these indicators? (Provide two symptoms for each stage.)

Which of the following is not one of the amphetamines for treating ADHD?

One of the problems with individual assessments of children/adolescents with ADHD on intelligence tests is

Brooke and Pelham propose a developmental pathway for substance use/abuse among youth with ADHD. What is this pathway and explain how this pathway might develop?

Problems with the definition of specific learning disabilities (SLD) make prevalence rates difficult to establish for children with ADHD. However, in a more generic sense, learning problems have been identified in other ways. Which of the following is true for children and youth with ADHD?

Approximately _____ of children and youth with ADHD will be diagnosed with MDD.

Section A: Introduction to Internalizing Problems

Section B: Introduction to Externalizing Problems

Past, Present Future

Theoretical Perspectives

Risks, Protective Factors, and Culturally Diverse Youth

Ethical Issues and Research Methods

Issues in Diagnosis, Assessment, Treatment

Anxiety Disorders With Likely Onset in Childhood

Anxiety Disorders With Likely Onset in Adolescence Stress Disorders

The Mood Disorders

Behavioral Problems and Disruptive Disorders

Specific Learning Disabilities SLD

Eating Disorders

Substance Use and Abuse Among Youth

Pervasive Development Disorders PDD

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