Question 1

The major reason that developmental disorders are considered to be so serious in terms of their capacity to disrupt later functioning is

Accepted Answer

A) the fact that medications used in children can have long-term effects. 
B) the impact that they have on family functioning. 
C) that the purely biological nature of developmental disorders leads to subsequent developmental failures. 
D) that failure to develop at one level is thought to inhibit later stages of development. 
A) the fact that medications used in children can have long-term effects. 
B) the impact that they have on family functioning. 
C) that the purely biological nature of developmental disorders leads to subsequent developmental failures. 
D) that failure to develop at one level is thought to inhibit later stages of development.

Question 2

Describe the typical causes of delirium and how it is treated.

Accepted Answer

Delirium is a state of confusion and dis

Question 3

Alvin is a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with a mathematics disorder. His treatment plan will most likely involve

Accepted Answer

A) teaching him different strategies to compensate for areas where he has difficulty. 
B) stimulant medication. 
C) developing an educational plan that exempts him from mathematics requirements. 
D) placing him in a school for learning-disordered children. 
A) teaching him different strategies to compensate for areas where he has difficulty. 
B) stimulant medication. 
C) developing an educational plan that exempts him from mathematics requirements. 
D) placing him in a school for learning-disordered children.

Question 4

Mr. Smith (age 72) is brought to the hospital emergency room. Mr. Smith's son explains that his father woke up this morning and was "not himself." Mr. Smith appears confused, agitated, and a bit frightened. He does not know his own name and cannot recognize his son. Mr. Smith's son reports that his father had been completely fine with no symptoms prior to that morning. Mr. Smith appears to be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) dementia. 
B) Alzheimer's. 
C) delirium. 
D) amnestic disorder. 
A) dementia. 
B) Alzheimer's. 
C) delirium. 
D) amnestic disorder.

Question 5

Robin is a three-year-old girl who appears disinterested in people. She generally interacts with her mom only when she needs something. In some ways, Robin seems to be interested in her mother only as a tool to help her get what she wants. Robin would probably be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A) autistic disorder. 
B) Rett's disorder. 
C) Asperger's disorder. 
D) a learning disorder. 
A) autistic disorder. 
B) Rett's disorder. 
C) Asperger's disorder. 
D) a learning disorder.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia for different demographic groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Males and all non-Caucasian racial groups appear to have lower rates of the disorder. 
B) No differences are found in the rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia by gender, but some racial differences have been noted. 
C) Roughly, the same rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia is found among ethnic groups, but women appear to have a slightly higher rate of the disorder than men. 
D) No differences in the rate of the disorder by race or gender have been noted. 
A) Males and all non-Caucasian racial groups appear to have lower rates of the disorder. 
B) No differences are found in the rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia by gender, but some racial differences have been noted. 
C) Roughly, the same rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia is found among ethnic groups, but women appear to have a slightly higher rate of the disorder than men. 
D) No differences in the rate of the disorder by race or gender have been noted.

Question 7

Nonmedication treatments for ADHD usually involve

Accepted Answer

A) interpersonal and family therapy. 
B) behavioral programs and parent-delivered behavioral interventions. 
C) brief, inpatient treatment at a specialty hospital. 
D) cognitive-behavioral therapy and diet control. 
A) interpersonal and family therapy. 
B) behavioral programs and parent-delivered behavioral interventions. 
C) brief, inpatient treatment at a specialty hospital. 
D) cognitive-behavioral therapy and diet control.

Question 8

The medications-such as Ritalin and Concerta-generally used to treat ADHD are classified as

Accepted Answer

A) minor sedatives. 
B) depressants. 
C) stimulants. 
D) antidepressants. 
A) minor sedatives. 
B) depressants. 
C) stimulants. 
D) antidepressants.

Question 9

A specific learning disorder is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) performance in reading, writing, or math substantially below the level predicted by the individual's age, IQ, and education. 
B) an IQ score below 70. 
C) a substandard IQ score in comparison to the individual's family and educational background. 
D) the existence of a neurological deficit that interferes with the individual's ability to assimilate new information. 
A) performance in reading, writing, or math substantially below the level predicted by the individual's age, IQ, and education. 
B) an IQ score below 70. 
C) a substandard IQ score in comparison to the individual's family and educational background. 
D) the existence of a neurological deficit that interferes with the individual's ability to assimilate new information.

Question 10

Major neurocognitive disorder caused by HIV appears to be due to

Accepted Answer

A) the HIV infection itself. 
B) the side effects of medications used to treat HIV. 
C) opportunistic infections that occur in HIV patients. 
D) chemical imbalances in the brain. 
A) the HIV infection itself. 
B) the side effects of medications used to treat HIV. 
C) opportunistic infections that occur in HIV patients. 
D) chemical imbalances in the brain.

Question 11

Intellectual disability is defined as

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A) significantly below-average intellectual ability. 
B) significantly below-average intellectual ability and adaptive functioning. 
C) significant deficits in self-care abilities and social interaction. 
D) a low IQ score. 
A) significantly below-average intellectual ability. 
B) significantly below-average intellectual ability and adaptive functioning. 
C) significant deficits in self-care abilities and social interaction. 
D) a low IQ score.

Question 12

The major neurocognitive disorder experienced by HIV patients primarily affects areas of the brain in the

Accepted Answer

A) cortex. 
B) hindbrain. 
C) subcortex. 
D) brain stem. 
A) cortex. 
B) hindbrain. 
C) subcortex. 
D) brain stem.

Question 13

Generally speaking, the treatment for a child with autism should involve

Accepted Answer

A) behavioral therapy, school-based education, and a focus on developing as much independence as possible. 
B) behavioral therapy, home schooling, and a focus on developing as much independence as possible. 
C) cognitive therapy, school-based education, and a focus on developing as much independence as possible. 
D) a focus on provisions for long-term custodial care and behavioral therapy . 
A) behavioral therapy, school-based education, and a focus on developing as much independence as possible. 
B) behavioral therapy, home schooling, and a focus on developing as much independence as possible. 
C) cognitive therapy, school-based education, and a focus on developing as much independence as possible. 
D) a focus on provisions for long-term custodial care and behavioral therapy .

Question 14

With the best treatment available today, major neurocognitive disorder is generally

Accepted Answer

A) reversible. 
B) controllable but not curable. 
C) curable. 
D) not very responsive to treatment. 
A) reversible. 
B) controllable but not curable. 
C) curable. 
D) not very responsive to treatment.

Question 15

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be diagnosed with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A) Bo, a 10-year-old boy 
B) Leah, an eight-year-old girl 
C) Jamal, a 26-year-old man 
D) Roana, a 50-year-old woman 
A) Bo, a 10-year-old boy 
B) Leah, an eight-year-old girl 
C) Jamal, a 26-year-old man 
D) Roana, a 50-year-old woman

Question 16

The medications that are generally used to treat ADHD often result in unpleasant side effects that include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) drowsiness. 
B) irritability. 
C) nausea. 
D) insomnia. 
A) drowsiness. 
B) irritability. 
C) nausea. 
D) insomnia.

Question 17

Alicia is pregnant and continues to ____________ throughout her pregnancy. She is ______ likely to have a child diagnosed with ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A) smoke cigarettes; less 
B) consume high amounts of sugar; more 
C) smoke cigarettes; more 
D) consume low amounts of sugar; less 
A) smoke cigarettes; less 
B) consume high amounts of sugar; more 
C) smoke cigarettes; more 
D) consume low amounts of sugar; less

Question 18

Delirium, major neurocognitive disorder, and amnestic disorder typically develop

Accepted Answer

A) from complications of birth. 
B) as part of the normal aging process. 
C) in late adulthood. 
D) as temporary conditions. 
A) from complications of birth. 
B) as part of the normal aging process. 
C) in late adulthood. 
D) as temporary conditions.

Question 19

Research has indicated that _______________ (the substance in the amyloid plaques found in the brains of persons with Alzheimer's disease) increases the accuracy of a diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A) phagocyte 
B) neurofibulary fluid 
C) beta amyloid 
D) none of these are correct 
A) phagocyte 
B) neurofibulary fluid 
C) beta amyloid 
D) none of these are correct

Question 20

Why are the symptoms of vascular neurocognitive disorder so different in each patient?

Accepted Answer

A) It is not known why patients with vascular neurocognitive disorder have different symptoms. 
B) The symptoms relate to the area of the brain damaged. 
C) The symptoms depend upon the person's other medical conditions. 
D) Patients tend to be elderly and easily confused. 
A) It is not known why patients with vascular neurocognitive disorder have different symptoms. 
B) The symptoms relate to the area of the brain damaged. 
C) The symptoms depend upon the person's other medical conditions. 
D) Patients tend to be elderly and easily confused.

The major reason that developmental disorders are considered to be so serious in terms of their capacity to disrupt later functioning is

Describe the typical causes of delirium and how it is treated.

Alvin is a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with a mathematics disorder. His treatment plan will most likely involve

Robin is a three-year-old girl who appears disinterested in people. She generally interacts with her mom only when she needs something. In some ways, Robin seems to be interested in her mother only as a tool to help her get what she wants. Robin would probably be diagnosed with

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia for different demographic groups?

Nonmedication treatments for ADHD usually involve

The medications-such as Ritalin and Concerta-generally used to treat ADHD are classified as

A specific learning disorder is defined as

Major neurocognitive disorder caused by HIV appears to be due to

Intellectual disability is defined as

The major neurocognitive disorder experienced by HIV patients primarily affects areas of the brain in the

Generally speaking, the treatment for a child with autism should involve

With the best treatment available today, major neurocognitive disorder is generally

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be diagnosed with ADHD?

The medications that are generally used to treat ADHD often result in unpleasant side effects that include all of the following EXCEPT

Alicia is pregnant and continues to ______ throughout her pregnancy. She is likely to have a child diagnosed with ADHD.

Delirium, major neurocognitive disorder, and amnestic disorder typically develop

Research has indicated that _______________ (the substance in the amyloid plaques found in the brains of persons with Alzheimer's disease) increases the accuracy of a diagnosis.

Why are the symptoms of vascular neurocognitive disorder so different in each patient?

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

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Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

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Exam 13: Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

The major reason that developmental disorders are considered to be so serious in terms of their capacity to disrupt later functioning is

Describe the typical causes of delirium and how it is treated.

Alvin is a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with a mathematics disorder. His treatment plan will most likely involve

Robin is a three-year-old girl who appears disinterested in people. She generally interacts with her mom only when she needs something. In some ways, Robin seems to be interested in her mother only as a tool to help her get what she wants. Robin would probably be diagnosed with

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia for different demographic groups?

Nonmedication treatments for ADHD usually involve

The medications-such as Ritalin and Concerta-generally used to treat ADHD are classified as

A specific learning disorder is defined as

Major neurocognitive disorder caused by HIV appears to be due to

Intellectual disability is defined as

The major neurocognitive disorder experienced by HIV patients primarily affects areas of the brain in the

Generally speaking, the treatment for a child with autism should involve

With the best treatment available today, major neurocognitive disorder is generally

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be diagnosed with ADHD?

The medications that are generally used to treat ADHD often result in unpleasant side effects that include all of the following EXCEPT

Alicia is pregnant and continues to ____________ throughout her pregnancy. She is ______ likely to have a child diagnosed with ADHD.

Delirium, major neurocognitive disorder, and amnestic disorder typically develop

Research has indicated that _______________ (the substance in the amyloid plaques found in the brains of persons with Alzheimer's disease) increases the accuracy of a diagnosis.

Why are the symptoms of vascular neurocognitive disorder so different in each patient?

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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Alicia is pregnant and continues to ______ throughout her pregnancy. She is likely to have a child diagnosed with ADHD.