Question 1

An age norm is best defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  societal expectations for the behavior of all people in a particular social context. 
B)  expectations regarding behavior that is appropriate or inappropriate at a given age. 
C)  expectations for how to behave at a party. 
D)  cross-cultural expectations for behavior that are not tied to age. 
A)  societal expectations for the behavior of all people in a particular social context. 
B)  expectations regarding behavior that is appropriate or inappropriate at a given age. 
C)  expectations for how to behave at a party. 
D)  cross-cultural expectations for behavior that are not tied to age. B

Question 2

What percentage of U.S. school children meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 1% 
B)  5% 
C)  9% 
D)  14% 
A)  less than 1% 
B)  5% 
C)  9% 
D)  14% C

Question 3

A now retracted article by Wakefield and others claimed that autism is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  baby formula fortified with iron. 
B)  lead poisoning. 
C)  the MMR vaccine. 
D)  excessive infantile exposure to television and computer screens. 
A)  baby formula fortified with iron. 
B)  lead poisoning. 
C)  the MMR vaccine. 
D)  excessive infantile exposure to television and computer screens. C

Question 4

The simultaneous existence of two or more mental health conditions in the same person is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The simultaneous existence of two or more...

Question 5

Which of the following is true of treatment for ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stimulant drugs can cure ADHD. 
B)  ADHD is just an excuse for poor parenting skills. 
C)  Behavioral interventions are ineffective. 
D)  Medication alone is more effective than behavioral treatment alone. 
A)  Stimulant drugs can cure ADHD. 
B)  ADHD is just an excuse for poor parenting skills. 
C)  Behavioral interventions are ineffective. 
D)  Medication alone is more effective than behavioral treatment alone.

Question 6

Which statement concerning the intellectual abilities of individuals with ASDs is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The vast majority of individuals with ASDs are mildly to severely intellectually disabled. 
B)  Individuals with ASDs tend to score lower higher on nonverbal than verbal measures of intelligence. 
C)  Half or more of children with ASDs have intellectual disabilities. 
D)  The description of some individuals with autism as "savants" is a myth. 
A)  The vast majority of individuals with ASDs are mildly to severely intellectually disabled. 
B)  Individuals with ASDs tend to score lower higher on nonverbal than verbal measures of intelligence. 
C)  Half or more of children with ASDs have intellectual disabilities. 
D)  The description of some individuals with autism as "savants" is a myth.

Question 7

_____ nervosa literally means "nervous loss of appetite."

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ nervosa literally means "nervous loss of...

Question 8

Which is the best example of a diathesis for anorexia?

Accepted Answer

A)  The media's portrayal of women 
B)  A gene that controls appetite 
C)  Peer pressure to be thin 
D)  Parental statements like, "Boys don't date fat girls" 
A)  The media's portrayal of women 
B)  A gene that controls appetite 
C)  Peer pressure to be thin 
D)  Parental statements like, "Boys don't date fat girls"

Question 9

The DSM-5 introduces the diagnosis "disruptive mood dysregulation disorder" for _____ in children

Accepted Answer

A)  abnormally intense and frequent temper tantrums 
B)  conduct disorder 
C)  manic behavior 
D)  severe depression 
A)  abnormally intense and frequent temper tantrums 
B)  conduct disorder 
C)  manic behavior 
D)  severe depression

Question 10

What brain change is best associated with Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Senile plaque 
B)  Excessive quantities of the metal mercury 
C)  Neurofibrillary bundles surrounding alpha-amyloid 
D)  Excessive levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine 
A)  Senile plaque 
B)  Excessive quantities of the metal mercury 
C)  Neurofibrillary bundles surrounding alpha-amyloid 
D)  Excessive levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine

Question 11

Why is depression difficult to diagnose in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many of the diagnostic symptoms are similar to normal losses associated with aging. 
B)  Normal cognitive loss associated with aging makes it hard for older people to answer questions about their mental state. 
C)  There are no diagnostic criteria for diagnosing depression in the elderly. 
D)  As nearly all older depressed individuals commit suicide, there are few depressed individuals left to diagnose. 
A)  Many of the diagnostic symptoms are similar to normal losses associated with aging. 
B)  Normal cognitive loss associated with aging makes it hard for older people to answer questions about their mental state. 
C)  There are no diagnostic criteria for diagnosing depression in the elderly. 
D)  As nearly all older depressed individuals commit suicide, there are few depressed individuals left to diagnose.

Question 12

Which statement concerning adolescence is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most adolescents cope remarkably well with the challenges of this period of life. 
B)  Most adolescents experience serious psychopathology during this period of life. 
C)  Few adolescents engage in delinquent or risky behavior during this period of life. 
D)  Adolescents have little difficulty with self-regulatory behaviors. 
A)  Most adolescents cope remarkably well with the challenges of this period of life. 
B)  Most adolescents experience serious psychopathology during this period of life. 
C)  Few adolescents engage in delinquent or risky behavior during this period of life. 
D)  Adolescents have little difficulty with self-regulatory behaviors.

Question 13

What key evidence has emerged to disprove the myth that thimerosal (a mercury-based preservative) is responsible for autism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Historically, no children with autism ever came into direct contact with thimerosal. 
B)  The incidence of autism has climbed after thimerosal was removed from the MMR vaccine. 
C)  As the amount of thimerosal in baby food has increased, the incidence of autism has decreased. 
D)  The incidence of autism has decreased significantly, but only in females who are immune the impact of thimerosal. 
A)  Historically, no children with autism ever came into direct contact with thimerosal. 
B)  The incidence of autism has climbed after thimerosal was removed from the MMR vaccine. 
C)  As the amount of thimerosal in baby food has increased, the incidence of autism has decreased. 
D)  The incidence of autism has decreased significantly, but only in females who are immune the impact of thimerosal.

Question 14

Differentiate between dementia and delirium. Why is the distinction so important?

Accepted Answer

Dementia and delirium are both condition

Question 15

What would qualify 17-year-old Daniel as a binge-drinker?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consuming at least three different types of alcohol in one sitting 
B)  Consuming alcohol for five days in a row 
C)  Consuming alcohol with at least three peers present 
D)  Consuming more than five drinks in a row in a single drinking session 
A)  Consuming at least three different types of alcohol in one sitting 
B)  Consuming alcohol for five days in a row 
C)  Consuming alcohol with at least three peers present 
D)  Consuming more than five drinks in a row in a single drinking session

Question 16

The two biggest reasons for the difficulty often seen in treating anorexics involves ineffective drugs and

Accepted Answer

A)  strong resistance to admitting they have a problem. 
B)  families who are resistant to changing the behavior of their children. 
C)  problems in properly diagnosing the disorder. 
D)  a common metabolic reaction in which the body craves excessive amounts of
Calories. 
A)  strong resistance to admitting they have a problem. 
B)  families who are resistant to changing the behavior of their children. 
C)  problems in properly diagnosing the disorder. 
D)  a common metabolic reaction in which the body craves excessive amounts of
Calories.

Question 17

The fact that children with behavioral disorders are unlikely to exhibit these disorders as adults best illustrates the concept of developmental

Accepted Answer

A)  continuity. 
B)  discontinuity. 
C)  comorbidity. 
D)  rigidity. 
A)  continuity. 
B)  discontinuity. 
C)  comorbidity. 
D)  rigidity.

Question 18

Genes account for _____ percent of the variability in whether an individual has ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 10% 
B)  20 to 30 
C)  40 to 50 
D)  60 to 90 
A)  less than 10% 
B)  20 to 30 
C)  40 to 50 
D)  60 to 90

Question 19

A key difference between Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia is that vascular dementia is more strongly

Accepted Answer

A)  influenced by genetic factors. 
B)  influenced by lifestyle choices. 
C)  associated with dementia. 
D)  associated with delirium. 
A)  influenced by genetic factors. 
B)  influenced by lifestyle choices. 
C)  associated with dementia. 
D)  associated with delirium.

Question 20

In general, children with ASD are very intelligent but they simply cannot interact socially in a normal fashion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An age norm is best defined as

What percentage of U.S. school children meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD?

A now retracted article by Wakefield and others claimed that autism is caused by

The simultaneous existence of two or more mental health conditions in the same person is called _____.

Which of the following is true of treatment for ADHD?

Which statement concerning the intellectual abilities of individuals with ASDs is most accurate?

_____ nervosa literally means "nervous loss of appetite."

Which is the best example of a diathesis for anorexia?

The DSM-5 introduces the diagnosis "disruptive mood dysregulation disorder" for _____ in children

What brain change is best associated with Alzheimer's disease?

Why is depression difficult to diagnose in older adults?

Which statement concerning adolescence is true?

What key evidence has emerged to disprove the myth that thimerosal (a mercury-based preservative) is responsible for autism?

Differentiate between dementia and delirium. Why is the distinction so important?

What would qualify 17-year-old Daniel as a binge-drinker?

The two biggest reasons for the difficulty often seen in treating anorexics involves ineffective drugs and

The fact that children with behavioral disorders are unlikely to exhibit these disorders as adults best illustrates the concept of developmental

Genes account for _____ percent of the variability in whether an individual has ADHD.

A key difference between Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia is that vascular dementia is more strongly

In general, children with ASD are very intelligent but they simply cannot interact socially in a normal fashion.

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Exam 16: Developmental Psychopathology

An age norm is best defined as

What percentage of U.S. school children meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD?

A now retracted article by Wakefield and others claimed that autism is caused by

The simultaneous existence of two or more mental health conditions in the same person is called _____.

Which of the following is true of treatment for ADHD?

Which statement concerning the intellectual abilities of individuals with ASDs is most accurate?

_____ nervosa literally means "nervous loss of appetite."

Which is the best example of a diathesis for anorexia?

The DSM-5 introduces the diagnosis "disruptive mood dysregulation disorder" for _____ in children

What brain change is best associated with Alzheimer's disease?

Why is depression difficult to diagnose in older adults?

Which statement concerning adolescence is true?

What key evidence has emerged to disprove the myth that thimerosal (a mercury-based preservative) is responsible for autism?

Differentiate between dementia and delirium. Why is the distinction so important?

What would qualify 17-year-old Daniel as a binge-drinker?

The two biggest reasons for the difficulty often seen in treating anorexics involves ineffective drugs and

The fact that children with behavioral disorders are unlikely to exhibit these disorders as adults best illustrates the concept of developmental

Genes account for _____ percent of the variability in whether an individual has ADHD.

A key difference between Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia is that vascular dementia is more strongly

In general, children with ASD are very intelligent but they simply cannot interact socially in a normal fashion.

Understanding Life-Span Human Development

Theories of Human Development

Genes, Environment, and Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Body, Brain, Health

Sensation, Perception, and Action

Cognition

Memory and Information Processing

Intelligence and Creativity

Language and Education

Self and Personality

Gender Roles and Sexuality

Social Cognition and Moral Development

Emotions, Attachment, and Social Relationships

The Family

The Final Challenge: Death and Dying

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