Question 1

Which of the following individuals has the greatest risk of developing Alzheimer's disease dementia?

Accepted Answer

A) Paul, who is wealthy and well educated 
B) Rena, who completed college, though she has an average IQ 
C) Jason, who is extremely bright but never finished college 
D) Carrie, who is poorly educated 
A) Paul, who is wealthy and well educated 
B) Rena, who completed college, though she has an average IQ 
C) Jason, who is extremely bright but never finished college 
D) Carrie, who is poorly educated

Question 2

Four-year-old Susan has just been diagnosed with autism. Research suggests that her chances of never developing speech proficiency sufficient to communicate her needs are about ____%.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 33 
D) 75 
A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 33 
D) 75

Question 3

If Maryan's major neurocognitive disorder is caused by a process that has damaged her brain's dopamine pathways, it can be assumed that this condition is related to

Accepted Answer

A) head trauma. 
B) Parkinson's disease. 
C) Huntington's disease. 
D) Alzheimer's disease major neurocognitive disorder. 
A) head trauma. 
B) Parkinson's disease. 
C) Huntington's disease. 
D) Alzheimer's disease major neurocognitive disorder.

Question 4

Why would it be incorrect to say that individuals diagnosed with learning disorders are not intelligent?

Accepted Answer

A) It would confuse learning disorders with intellectual disability. 
B) The concept of learning disorder has absolutely nothing to do with intelligence. 
C) Learning disorders can be diagnosed in people of below-average, average, or above-average intelligence. 
D) Learning disorders are only diagnosed in people of high intelligence. 
A) It would confuse learning disorders with intellectual disability. 
B) The concept of learning disorder has absolutely nothing to do with intelligence. 
C) Learning disorders can be diagnosed in people of below-average, average, or above-average intelligence. 
D) Learning disorders are only diagnosed in people of high intelligence.

Question 5

Describe the benefits and disadvantages of medication treatment versus nonmedication treatments for ADHD. Make sure to include discussion of the medications and therapy procedures used in the treatment of this disorder.

Accepted Answer

The benefits of medication treatment for

Question 6

Modern treatment programs for autism generally involve

Accepted Answer

A) ego development. 
B) cognitive behavioral therapy. 
C) anxiety reduction. 
D) basic skills training. 
A) ego development. 
B) cognitive behavioral therapy. 
C) anxiety reduction. 
D) basic skills training.

Question 7

Explain the relationship that has been observed between formal education and the development of Alzheimer's disease. What theoretical and neurological explanations have been offered for this observation?

Accepted Answer

Several studies have found a relationshi

Question 8

Over time, children with ADHA seem to be less ___________, although ___________ persists.

Accepted Answer

A) energetic; inattention. 
B) inattentive; impulsivity 
C) impulsive; inattention 
D) energetic; impulsivity 
A) energetic; inattention. 
B) inattentive; impulsivity 
C) impulsive; inattention 
D) energetic; impulsivity

Question 9

Although not classified as developmental disorders, many psychological disorders can be considered developmental because they

Accepted Answer

A) appear early in life and change over the lifespan. 
B) have a genetic component. 
C) lack biological causes and are influenced by learning. 
D) are unique to children. 
A) appear early in life and change over the lifespan. 
B) have a genetic component. 
C) lack biological causes and are influenced by learning. 
D) are unique to children.

Question 10

Describe the classes of neurocognitive disorder based on etiology and explain why they are difficult to classify.

Accepted Answer

Neurocognitive disorders can be classifi

Question 11

What is MOST successful in assisting people who are experiencing delirium?

Accepted Answer

A) Psychosocial approach 
B) An interdisciplinary approach. 
C) Antipsychotic medications 
D) Rest and reassurance 
A) Psychosocial approach 
B) An interdisciplinary approach. 
C) Antipsychotic medications 
D) Rest and reassurance

Question 12

The ability to perform "computer-like" mathematical calculations and other incredible skills that are sometimes associated with individuals with autism (such as seen in the character in the movie Rain Man) are

Accepted Answer

A) not typical of the disorder. 
B) a defining symptom of the disorder. 
C) fairly common but not present in every autistic individual. 
D) a complete myth and not possible for any autistic individual. 
A) not typical of the disorder. 
B) a defining symptom of the disorder. 
C) fairly common but not present in every autistic individual. 
D) a complete myth and not possible for any autistic individual.

Question 13

At the age of 50, Debra has begun to receive quite a bit of teasing from her family about being "absentminded." The truth is that Debra has been hiding the fact that each week she seems to remember less and less. For the last month, she has been getting lost while driving home from work and has been relying on a hand-drawn map. She has started having trouble recognizing the faces of people at work and frequently forgets why she started to do something. Debra appears to be developing

Accepted Answer

A) delirium. 
B) amnestic disorder. 
C) dementia mild or major neurocognitive disorder. 
D) medically induced major neurocognitive disorder. 
A) delirium. 
B) amnestic disorder. 
C) dementia mild or major neurocognitive disorder. 
D) medically induced major neurocognitive disorder.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about major neurocognitive disorder is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Globally, one new case of major neurocognitive disorder is identified every seven seconds. 
B) Worldwide, the cost of major neurocognitive disorder is about $302 billion per year. 
C) About half of the cases are Alzheimer's disease. 
D) The rate of new cases increases dramatically after age 75. 
A) Globally, one new case of major neurocognitive disorder is identified every seven seconds. 
B) Worldwide, the cost of major neurocognitive disorder is about $302 billion per year. 
C) About half of the cases are Alzheimer's disease. 
D) The rate of new cases increases dramatically after age 75.

Question 15

Suneal is an eight-year-old boy with autism whose parents have just been informed that their son will be placed in a regular classroom and provided with whatever special support he needs. Suneal's parents should

Accepted Answer

A) insist on a special education classroom, since research suggests this is best for children with autism. 
B) consider changing schools, because it is obvious that Jake's school knows nothing about the needs of autistic children with autism. 
C) be relieved that Jake's autism must be very mild, since the school would not place a child with significant autistic deficits in a regular classroom. 
D) be pleased, since teaching strategies to help ASD students learn are being used in regular classrooms. 
A) insist on a special education classroom, since research suggests this is best for children with autism. 
B) consider changing schools, because it is obvious that Jake's school knows nothing about the needs of autistic children with autism. 
C) be relieved that Jake's autism must be very mild, since the school would not place a child with significant autistic deficits in a regular classroom. 
D) be pleased, since teaching strategies to help ASD students learn are being used in regular classrooms.

Question 16

Which of the following environmental stressors appears to be a significant factor in the later development of major neurocognitive disorder (including the Alzheimer's disease)?

Accepted Answer

A) Smoking 
B) Low blood pressure 
C) Head trauma 
D) Exposure to high levels of aluminum 
A) Smoking 
B) Low blood pressure 
C) Head trauma 
D) Exposure to high levels of aluminum

Question 17

In a longitudinal study that followed 200 boys with ADHD into adulthood, researchers found that

Accepted Answer

A) these men had more social problems compared to those who never had ADHD. 
B) these men had less education and vocational success compared to those who never had ADHD. 
C) these men had more substance use problems compared to those who never had ADHD. 
D) all of these are correct 
A) these men had more social problems compared to those who never had ADHD. 
B) these men had less education and vocational success compared to those who never had ADHD. 
C) these men had more substance use problems compared to those who never had ADHD. 
D) all of these are correct

Question 18

One hypothesis to explain the observed differences in the rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia for individuals of varying educational level is that

Accepted Answer

A) the abilities acquired through formal education help compensate for some of the deficits of the disorder. 
B) the type of mental activity associated with formal education places an additional burden on the brain that makes symptoms worse once a person has the disorder. 
C) knowledge acquired through formal education helps one avoid exposure to environmental stimuli that might influence the disorder. 
D) the type of work that most college graduates pursue is less likely to expose the individual to the stressors associated with the disorder. 
A) the abilities acquired through formal education help compensate for some of the deficits of the disorder. 
B) the type of mental activity associated with formal education places an additional burden on the brain that makes symptoms worse once a person has the disorder. 
C) knowledge acquired through formal education helps one avoid exposure to environmental stimuli that might influence the disorder. 
D) the type of work that most college graduates pursue is less likely to expose the individual to the stressors associated with the disorder.

Question 19

Which learning disorder affects approximately 7% of the population?

Accepted Answer

A) Written expression 
B) Oral communication 
C) Mathematics 
D) Reading 
A) Written expression 
B) Oral communication 
C) Mathematics 
D) Reading

Question 20

Monte is a three-year-old boy recently diagnosed with autism. He appears completely unresponsive to his parents and shows no indication of any language development. Monte seems disinterested in communication of any kind and has significant rituals such as lining up his toys and realigning them every few minutes. He becomes hysterical if anyone interrupts his ritualistic activity. On an IQ assessment designed for very young children, Monte's score was extremely low. His prognosis is poor primarily because of

Accepted Answer

A) his lack of language acquisition and low IQ. 
B) his low IQ and early age of onset. 
C) the early age of onset and lack of language acquisition. 
D) his ritualistic behavior and disinterest in his parents. 
A) his lack of language acquisition and low IQ. 
B) his low IQ and early age of onset. 
C) the early age of onset and lack of language acquisition. 
D) his ritualistic behavior and disinterest in his parents.

Which of the following individuals has the greatest risk of developing Alzheimer's disease dementia?

Four-year-old Susan has just been diagnosed with autism. Research suggests that her chances of never developing speech proficiency sufficient to communicate her needs are about ____%.

If Maryan's major neurocognitive disorder is caused by a process that has damaged her brain's dopamine pathways, it can be assumed that this condition is related to

Why would it be incorrect to say that individuals diagnosed with learning disorders are not intelligent?

Describe the benefits and disadvantages of medication treatment versus nonmedication treatments for ADHD. Make sure to include discussion of the medications and therapy procedures used in the treatment of this disorder.

Modern treatment programs for autism generally involve

Explain the relationship that has been observed between formal education and the development of Alzheimer's disease. What theoretical and neurological explanations have been offered for this observation?

Over time, children with ADHA seem to be less _, although _ persists.

Although not classified as developmental disorders, many psychological disorders can be considered developmental because they

Describe the classes of neurocognitive disorder based on etiology and explain why they are difficult to classify.

What is MOST successful in assisting people who are experiencing delirium?

The ability to perform "computer-like" mathematical calculations and other incredible skills that are sometimes associated with individuals with autism (such as seen in the character in the movie Rain Man) are

Which of the following statements about major neurocognitive disorder is FALSE?

Suneal is an eight-year-old boy with autism whose parents have just been informed that their son will be placed in a regular classroom and provided with whatever special support he needs. Suneal's parents should

Which of the following environmental stressors appears to be a significant factor in the later development of major neurocognitive disorder (including the Alzheimer's disease)?

In a longitudinal study that followed 200 boys with ADHD into adulthood, researchers found that

One hypothesis to explain the observed differences in the rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia for individuals of varying educational level is that

Which learning disorder affects approximately 7% of the population?

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Which of the following individuals has the greatest risk of developing Alzheimer's disease dementia?

Four-year-old Susan has just been diagnosed with autism. Research suggests that her chances of never developing speech proficiency sufficient to communicate her needs are about ____%.

If Maryan's major neurocognitive disorder is caused by a process that has damaged her brain's dopamine pathways, it can be assumed that this condition is related to

Why would it be incorrect to say that individuals diagnosed with learning disorders are not intelligent?

Describe the benefits and disadvantages of medication treatment versus nonmedication treatments for ADHD. Make sure to include discussion of the medications and therapy procedures used in the treatment of this disorder.

Modern treatment programs for autism generally involve

Explain the relationship that has been observed between formal education and the development of Alzheimer's disease. What theoretical and neurological explanations have been offered for this observation?

Over time, children with ADHA seem to be less ___________, although ___________ persists.

Although not classified as developmental disorders, many psychological disorders can be considered developmental because they

Describe the classes of neurocognitive disorder based on etiology and explain why they are difficult to classify.

What is MOST successful in assisting people who are experiencing delirium?

The ability to perform "computer-like" mathematical calculations and other incredible skills that are sometimes associated with individuals with autism (such as seen in the character in the movie Rain Man) are

Which of the following statements about major neurocognitive disorder is FALSE?

Suneal is an eight-year-old boy with autism whose parents have just been informed that their son will be placed in a regular classroom and provided with whatever special support he needs. Suneal's parents should

Which of the following environmental stressors appears to be a significant factor in the later development of major neurocognitive disorder (including the Alzheimer's disease)?

In a longitudinal study that followed 200 boys with ADHD into adulthood, researchers found that

One hypothesis to explain the observed differences in the rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia for individuals of varying educational level is that

Which learning disorder affects approximately 7% of the population?

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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Over time, children with ADHA seem to be less _, although _ persists.