Exam 9: Attention Deficithyperactivity Disorder

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Joel,a 9-year-old European American boy,is more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than Samantha,a 10-year-old African American girl.

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A child who struggles with academic tasks that require planning and organization may have deficits in executive functioning.

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Adolfo has just been diagnosed with ADHD.It is likely that his pediatrician will first recommend medication to control his symptoms of inattention and impulsiveness.

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The three kinds of impairments observed in early emerging ADHD include developmental delays,________,and _________.

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The two-factor model of ADHD assumes which of the following core deficits?

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Which of the following factors related to the etiology of ADHD and child factors are INCORRECTLY matched?

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Summarize the research data on the use of central nervous system stimulants in the treatment of ADHD.

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Identify and describe three early childhood precursors linked to the development of ADHD.

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The authors of the text would most likely endorse which of the following statements regarding the validity of the diagnosis of ADHD in children?

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The authors of the text would assert that differential diagnoses are important for which of the following reasons?

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The model that proposes that ADHD is caused by many genes is known as the ________ model.

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Logan's pediatrician is considering a diagnosis of ADHD.In order for this to be a possibility,Logan must be exhibiting behaviors that are atypical in ________,________ and ________.

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Define executive functioning and provide two examples of the ways executive functioning is impaired in children diagnosed with ADHD.

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Recent research has shown that ADHD is a disorder promoted by pharmaceutical companies and limited to Western countries.

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Dr.Jensen is consulting research on ADHD that would help her decide the best course of action for her young patients.One example of longitudinal research that investigated various types of interventions is the:

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Research has clearly shown that environmental factors have a causal,not correlational,relationship with the development of ADHD.

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Dr.Samuelson specializes in research related to ADHD.Based on the most common deficits found in ADHD,his research might focus on all of the following EXCEPT:

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Longitudinal studies have shown that adults with ADHD are more likely to abuse substances than adults without ADHD.

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A child with ADHD exhibits behaviors that most other children exhibit but differ in terms of ________,________,and degree of impairment.

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Identify two school-based interventions for children with ADHD.

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