Exam 13: Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

According to the most recent research, which of the following statements is true concerning ethnic background and the development of Alzheimer's disease of dementia?

The form of treatment that has been found to be most successful for individuals with intellectual disability is

What is the typical response to medication that can be expected for an Alzheimer's patient?

Biological treatments of intellectual disability are currently

Which treatment approach has been most clearly documented as benefitting children with problems with communication and socialization?

Cross-cultural research has indicated that autism is

During the late stages of major neurocognitive disorder, the ________ probably experiences the greatest need for psychosocial treatment.

Behavioral treatments for ADHD include all of the following strategies EXCEPT

ADHD is estimated to occur in about ____% of school-age children worldwide.

Describe the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and discuss the controversy surrounding this diagnosis.

Describe a typical treatment plan for a 10-year-old, mildly intellectually disabled girl. What are appropriate treatment goals? What treatment methods have been found to be successful to meet these goals?

The outcome for patients with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is usually

The amyloid plaques that accumulate in the brain of Alzheimer's disease patients are best described as

It is estimated that ________% of children in the United States are being treated for ADHD with stimulant medications.

When symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder occur with substance dependence, they are generally associated with

Of the following, which is NOT one of the potential consequences associated with caregiving for patients with major neurocognitive disorder?

Approximately what percentage of individuals with ASD have intellectual disabilities?

The neurofibrillary tangles associated with Alzheimer's disease are best described as

Neurocognitive disorders typically cause impairment in all of the following primary abilities EXCEPT

Down syndrome is caused by