Exam 11: Abnormal Behaviour Across the Lifespan

Biological theorists suspect that Autism spectrum disorder results from damage to the right hemisphere of the cerebral cortex.

Dementia can be caused by over 50 known disorders.

The highest functioning adults with autism spectrum disorder exhibit normal communication and social skills and a wide range of interests.

The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities classifies intellectual disability according to level of intelligence.

Children with autism spectrum disorder are almost always hypersensitive to stimulation.

The Mini-Mental State examination is used for assessing __________.

Claudia's therapist is using the Delirium Rating Scale to assess her.This test has the distinct advantage of being able to ___________.

Neurofibrillary tangles contribute to problems in __________.

The brain tissue that connects the two halves of the brain,the corpus callosum,is smaller than normal in autism spectrum disordered patients,which may affect lateralization of brain function.

Girls with conduct disorder are more likely than boys to engage in each of the following EXCEPT ________.

Compare and contrast the distinguishing features of depression,delirium,and dementia.

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter important in __________.

Fragile X syndrome usually has a more profound effect upon males than upon females.

Pramile has autism spectrum disorder.She frequently will say,"She is hungry" when letting her father know that she wants her dinner.This type of statement is known as __________.

Most cases of mild intellectual disability have a biological cause or causes.

Researchers have found that the concordance rate for dyslexia among identical twins is approximately ________ %.

Many theorists believe that oppositional defiant disorder stems from being born with ________ temperament.

Phenylketonuria is found in 1 person in ________.

Medications can slow down the decline evident in Alzheimer's disease.

Fragile X syndrome is the most common type of inherited intellectual disability.