Question 1

Billy,who has intellectual disability,has been "acting out," according to his parents.What is his behavior analyst's first job?

Accepted Answer

A)  to operationally define acting out 
B)  to determine the antecedents of the acting out 
C)  to determine the consequences of the acting out 
D)  to observe the child's behavior 
A)  to operationally define acting out 
B)  to determine the antecedents of the acting out 
C)  to determine the consequences of the acting out 
D)  to observe the child's behavior

Question 2

Which of the following is true of Down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  The most common form of the disorder is also known as trisomy 21. 
B)  Trisomy 21 is an inherited disorder. 
C)  It is due to disjunction. 
D)  It cannot occur due to problems in mitosis. 
A)  The most common form of the disorder is also known as trisomy 21. 
B)  Trisomy 21 is an inherited disorder. 
C)  It is due to disjunction. 
D)  It cannot occur due to problems in mitosis.

Question 3

Dylan always moves her fingers in the same pattern.Which of the following is true of Dylan?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is exhibiting a motor stereotypy. 
B)  She requires behavioral treatment. 
C)  She can be diagnosed with stereotyped movement disorder. 
D)  She is almost certainly an infant as it is very rare for children past infancy to engage in these behaviors. 
A)  She is exhibiting a motor stereotypy. 
B)  She requires behavioral treatment. 
C)  She can be diagnosed with stereotyped movement disorder. 
D)  She is almost certainly an infant as it is very rare for children past infancy to engage in these behaviors.

Question 4

Which of the following conditions is most associated with anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Prader-Willi syndrome 
C)  Angelman syndrome 
D)  Williams syndrome 
A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Prader-Willi syndrome 
C)  Angelman syndrome 
D)  Williams syndrome

Question 5

Which of the following is true of IQ in individuals with intellectual disability?

Accepted Answer

A)  All those with IQs below 70 qualify for diagnosis of intellectual disability. 
B)  None of those with IQs above 70 qualify for diagnosis of intellectual disability. 
C)  About 2% to 3% of the population have IQs in the range recommended as the cutoff for intellectual disability. 
D)  IQ cutoffs only apply to adults with intellectual disability. 
A)  All those with IQs below 70 qualify for diagnosis of intellectual disability. 
B)  None of those with IQs above 70 qualify for diagnosis of intellectual disability. 
C)  About 2% to 3% of the population have IQs in the range recommended as the cutoff for intellectual disability. 
D)  IQ cutoffs only apply to adults with intellectual disability.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a similarity between Down syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both are genetic disorders. 
B)  Both relate to missing paternal genetic information. 
C)  Both result in relative strengths in visual-spatial skills. 
D)  Both are associated with reduced life expectancy, compared to typically developing individuals. 
A)  Both are genetic disorders. 
B)  Both relate to missing paternal genetic information. 
C)  Both result in relative strengths in visual-spatial skills. 
D)  Both are associated with reduced life expectancy, compared to typically developing individuals.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a way of describing and categorizing self-injurious behaviors as discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  by severity 
B)  by setting 
C)  by frequency 
D)  by purpose 
A)  by severity 
B)  by setting 
C)  by frequency 
D)  by purpose

Question 8

Which of the following is true of conditions that cause intellectual disability (ID)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Over 500 unique causes of ID that have been identified. 
B)  Genetic mutation is a category of causes that result in ID. 
C)  Known conditions explain nearly 100% of cases of ID. 
D)  Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality that can cause ID. 
A)  Over 500 unique causes of ID that have been identified. 
B)  Genetic mutation is a category of causes that result in ID. 
C)  Known conditions explain nearly 100% of cases of ID. 
D)  Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality that can cause ID.

Question 9

Stimulant medications have been shown to reduce self-injurious behaviors in youths with intellectual disability because these medications increase the dopamine in the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Provide an example of universal design in the classroom.

Accepted Answer

"Universal design can be used to plan th

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a way a fetus or child might be exposed to lead in toxic amounts?

Accepted Answer

A)  if a mother is exposed to lead during gestation 
B)  if a mother was exposed to lead in childhood and adolescence and consumes too much calcium during pregnancy 
C)  if a mother was exposed to lead in childhood and adolescence and consumes too little calcium during pregnancy 
D)  if a child ingests lead-based paint 
A)  if a mother is exposed to lead during gestation 
B)  if a mother was exposed to lead in childhood and adolescence and consumes too much calcium during pregnancy 
C)  if a mother was exposed to lead in childhood and adolescence and consumes too little calcium during pregnancy 
D)  if a child ingests lead-based paint

Question 12

Which of the following is not a difference between children with organic intellectual disability (ID)and those with cultural-familial ID?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those with organic ID tend to have higher IQ scores. 
B)  Those with organic ID are less likely to have medical complications. 
C)  Those with cultural-familial ID tend to have abnormal physical features. 
D)  Those with cultural-familial ID often have relatives with low intellectual functioning. 
A)  Those with organic ID tend to have higher IQ scores. 
B)  Those with organic ID are less likely to have medical complications. 
C)  Those with cultural-familial ID tend to have abnormal physical features. 
D)  Those with cultural-familial ID often have relatives with low intellectual functioning.

Question 13

Neil has been having tantrums.Neil's behavior analyst tells Neil's mom to ignore Neil's next tantrum.Which of the following is true of this approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is negative reinforcement. 
B)  It is a more aversive approach than positive punishment. 
C)  It will likely decrease the rate of Neil's tantrums immediately. 
D)  It will likely be a slow but effective means of reducing Neil's tantrums. 
A)  It is negative reinforcement. 
B)  It is a more aversive approach than positive punishment. 
C)  It will likely decrease the rate of Neil's tantrums immediately. 
D)  It will likely be a slow but effective means of reducing Neil's tantrums.

Question 14

Cultural-familial intellectual disability (ID)results from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  genes 
B)  the environment 
C)  the interaction of genes and the environment 
D)  the interaction of multiple environments (within the home and outside the home) 
A)  genes 
B)  the environment 
C)  the interaction of genes and the environment 
D)  the interaction of multiple environments (within the home and outside the home)

Question 15

Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with a happy demeanor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Prader-Willi syndrome 
C)  Angelman syndrome 
D)  Williams syndrome 
A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Prader-Willi syndrome 
C)  Angelman syndrome 
D)  Williams syndrome

Question 16

Which of the following best describes results from studies on the effectiveness of Head Start and other preschool prevention programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overall, these programs have had no consistent measurable benefit on children's IQ or other outcomes. 
B)  Youths who participate in preschool programs are approximately an academic year ahead of kindergarten classmates who did not attend these programs. 
C)  The benefits of preschool are generally lasting, continuing throughout elementary school. 
D)  The benefits of preschool are greatest for minority children, youths from low-SES backgrounds, and youths at risk for developmental disability. 
A)  Overall, these programs have had no consistent measurable benefit on children's IQ or other outcomes. 
B)  Youths who participate in preschool programs are approximately an academic year ahead of kindergarten classmates who did not attend these programs. 
C)  The benefits of preschool are generally lasting, continuing throughout elementary school. 
D)  The benefits of preschool are greatest for minority children, youths from low-SES backgrounds, and youths at risk for developmental disability.

Question 17

Those with cultural-familial intellectual disability (ID)are believed to have developed ID due to genetic predisposition toward the condition in combination with their environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which condition is most likely to lead to microcephaly?

Accepted Answer

A)  toxoplasma 
B)  rubella 
C)  cytomegalovirus 
D)  Zika virus disease 
A)  toxoplasma 
B)  rubella 
C)  cytomegalovirus 
D)  Zika virus disease

Question 19

Zander is engaging in self-injurious behavior by biting his lips until they bleed.His therapist praises him when he talks,chews gum,or even sticks out his tongue,because when he engages in these behaviors he cannot bite his lips.This approach is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors 
B)  differential reinforcement of zero behavior 
C)  punishment by contingent stimulation 
D)  overcorrection 
A)  differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors 
B)  differential reinforcement of zero behavior 
C)  punishment by contingent stimulation 
D)  overcorrection

Question 20

Which of the following is true of self-injurious behaviors (SIBs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Almost all children with intellectual disability engage in SIBs. 
B)  SIBs are most commonly seen in children with severe and profound intellectual and adaptive impairments. 
C)  SIBs are less common in individuals with comorbid intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder. 
D)  Eye gouging is the most common SIB. 
A)  Almost all children with intellectual disability engage in SIBs. 
B)  SIBs are most commonly seen in children with severe and profound intellectual and adaptive impairments. 
C)  SIBs are less common in individuals with comorbid intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder. 
D)  Eye gouging is the most common SIB.

Billy,who has intellectual disability,has been "acting out," according to his parents.What is his behavior analyst's first job?

Which of the following is true of Down syndrome?

Dylan always moves her fingers in the same pattern.Which of the following is true of Dylan?

Which of the following conditions is most associated with anxiety?

Which of the following is true of IQ in individuals with intellectual disability?

Which of the following is NOT a similarity between Down syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome?

Which of the following is NOT a way of describing and categorizing self-injurious behaviors as discussed in the text?

Which of the following is true of conditions that cause intellectual disability (ID)?

Stimulant medications have been shown to reduce self-injurious behaviors in youths with intellectual disability because these medications increase the dopamine in the system.

Provide an example of universal design in the classroom.

Which of the following is NOT a way a fetus or child might be exposed to lead in toxic amounts?

Which of the following is not a difference between children with organic intellectual disability (ID)and those with cultural-familial ID?

Neil has been having tantrums.Neil's behavior analyst tells Neil's mom to ignore Neil's next tantrum.Which of the following is true of this approach?

Cultural-familial intellectual disability (ID)results from which of the following?

Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with a happy demeanor?

Which of the following best describes results from studies on the effectiveness of Head Start and other preschool prevention programs?

Those with cultural-familial intellectual disability (ID)are believed to have developed ID due to genetic predisposition toward the condition in combination with their environment.

Which condition is most likely to lead to microcephaly?

Zander is engaging in self-injurious behavior by biting his lips until they bleed.His therapist praises him when he talks,chews gum,or even sticks out his tongue,because when he engages in these behaviors he cannot bite his lips.This approach is ______.

Which of the following is true of self-injurious behaviors (SIBs)?

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Billy,who has intellectual disability,has been "acting out," according to his parents.What is his behavior analyst's first job?

Which of the following is true of Down syndrome?

Dylan always moves her fingers in the same pattern.Which of the following is true of Dylan?

Which of the following conditions is most associated with anxiety?

Which of the following is true of IQ in individuals with intellectual disability?

Which of the following is NOT a similarity between Down syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome?

Which of the following is NOT a way of describing and categorizing self-injurious behaviors as discussed in the text?

Which of the following is true of conditions that cause intellectual disability (ID)?

Stimulant medications have been shown to reduce self-injurious behaviors in youths with intellectual disability because these medications increase the dopamine in the system.

Provide an example of universal design in the classroom.

Which of the following is NOT a way a fetus or child might be exposed to lead in toxic amounts?

Which of the following is not a difference between children with organic intellectual disability (ID)and those with cultural-familial ID?

Neil has been having tantrums.Neil's behavior analyst tells Neil's mom to ignore Neil's next tantrum.Which of the following is true of this approach?

Cultural-familial intellectual disability (ID)results from which of the following?

Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with a happy demeanor?

Which of the following best describes results from studies on the effectiveness of Head Start and other preschool prevention programs?

Those with cultural-familial intellectual disability (ID)are believed to have developed ID due to genetic predisposition toward the condition in combination with their environment.

Which condition is most likely to lead to microcephaly?

Zander is engaging in self-injurious behavior by biting his lips until they bleed.His therapist praises him when he talks,chews gum,or even sticks out his tongue,because when he engages in these behaviors he cannot bite his lips.This approach is ______.

Which of the following is true of self-injurious behaviors (SIBs)?

The Science and Practice of Abnormal Child Psychology

The Causes of Childhood Disorders: A Levels of Analysis Approach

Assessment and Diagnosis

Treating Children, Adolescents, and Families

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Communication and Learning Disorders

Attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder

Conduct Problems in Children and Adolescents

Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents

Anxiety Disorders and Obsessivecompulsive Disorder

Trauma-Related Disorders and Child Maltreatment

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Pediatric Bipolar Disorders and Schizophrenia

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Health-Related Disorders and Pediatric Psychology

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