Question 1

Which of the following is NOT described in the text as one of the four main explanations for the increase in ADHD from 1990 to the present?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those with ADHD symptoms are more likely to reproduce with each other, increasing the proportion of those with ADHD in the population. 
B)  The fact that the IDEIA recognizes ADHD as a potential disability led more parents to seek out a diagnosis to gain access to services. 
C)  Low-income children now have greater access to mental health services. 
D)  Assessment for ADHD has improved, leading to better identification of those with the disorder. 
A)  Those with ADHD symptoms are more likely to reproduce with each other, increasing the proportion of those with ADHD in the population. 
B)  The fact that the IDEIA recognizes ADHD as a potential disability led more parents to seek out a diagnosis to gain access to services. 
C)  Low-income children now have greater access to mental health services. 
D)  Assessment for ADHD has improved, leading to better identification of those with the disorder.

Question 2

Which is true of children with ADHD,predominantly hyperactive-impulsive presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  They cannot have any symptoms of inattention. 
B)  They tend to be older children. 
C)  If they don't have inattention problems initially, most usually they do not develop these symptoms. 
D)  They are disproportionately male. 
A)  They cannot have any symptoms of inattention. 
B)  They tend to be older children. 
C)  If they don't have inattention problems initially, most usually they do not develop these symptoms. 
D)  They are disproportionately male.

Question 3

Comorbidity in those with ADHD ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is relatively uncommon for females. 
B)  is especially common among youths referred to mental health clinics 
C)  typically involves eating disorders 
D)  typically involves communication disorders 
A)  is relatively uncommon for females. 
B)  is especially common among youths referred to mental health clinics 
C)  typically involves eating disorders 
D)  typically involves communication disorders

Question 4

The results of meta-analysis examining the effectiveness of medications to treat ADHD have indicated which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Placebos are as effective as stimulants. 
B)  For most children, if one stimulant is not effective, no other stimulants will be effective either. 
C)  Stimulants had larger effects than other ADHD medications. 
D)  The effects of stimulant medications differed for males and females. 
A)  Placebos are as effective as stimulants. 
B)  For most children, if one stimulant is not effective, no other stimulants will be effective either. 
C)  Stimulants had larger effects than other ADHD medications. 
D)  The effects of stimulant medications differed for males and females.

Question 5

The Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended which of the following as the first line treatment for preschoolers with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  medication 
B)  behavior therapy 
C)  combined treatment 
D)  social skills training 
A)  medication 
B)  behavior therapy 
C)  combined treatment 
D)  social skills training

Question 6

Which of the following is true concerning the academic performance of those with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  They show significantly lower academic achievement and school performance than their typically developing peers, but this difference disappears when intelligence and socioeconomic background are accounted for. 
B)  They show significantly lower academic achievement and school performance than their typically developing peers, even when intelligence and socioeconomic background are accounted for. 
C)  Children with combined presentation are most at risk for negative outcomes such as repeating a grade or not completing high school. 
D)  Low academic performance of those with ADHD seems to be only found for boys; girls seem to be relatively protected from these effects. 
A)  They show significantly lower academic achievement and school performance than their typically developing peers, but this difference disappears when intelligence and socioeconomic background are accounted for. 
B)  They show significantly lower academic achievement and school performance than their typically developing peers, even when intelligence and socioeconomic background are accounted for. 
C)  Children with combined presentation are most at risk for negative outcomes such as repeating a grade or not completing high school. 
D)  Low academic performance of those with ADHD seems to be only found for boys; girls seem to be relatively protected from these effects.

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding the history of ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is a new condition that was first recognized only in the 1980s. 
B)  As early as the first part of the 1930s, this condition was recognized, and stimulant medications were first used. 
C)  The condition first appeared in DSM-I. 
D)  The condition was first called ADHD in DSM-II. 
A)  This is a new condition that was first recognized only in the 1980s. 
B)  As early as the first part of the 1930s, this condition was recognized, and stimulant medications were first used. 
C)  The condition first appeared in DSM-I. 
D)  The condition was first called ADHD in DSM-II.

Question 8

The Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD showed a modest additional benefit of behavioral therapy when combined with medication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the effectiveness of special diets in helping children with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  No reputable study has found a positive effect of special diets on behavioral outcomes for children with ADHD. 
B)  A subset of children with ADHD seem to show a reduction in symptoms following a change in diet. 
C)  The most effective special diet for children with ADHD is one in which sugar is strictly limited. 
D)  The most effective special diet for children with ADHD is one in which salt is strictly limited. 
A)  No reputable study has found a positive effect of special diets on behavioral outcomes for children with ADHD. 
B)  A subset of children with ADHD seem to show a reduction in symptoms following a change in diet. 
C)  The most effective special diet for children with ADHD is one in which sugar is strictly limited. 
D)  The most effective special diet for children with ADHD is one in which salt is strictly limited.

Question 10

Sluggish cognitive tempo is seen primarily in children with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a combined presentation of ADHD 
B)  an inattentive presentation of ADHD who have a moderate (but still subthreshold) number of hyperactive-impulsive symptoms 
C)  an inattentive presentation of ADHD with no hyperactive-impulsive symptoms 
D)  a hyperactive-impulsive presentation of ADHD 
A)  a combined presentation of ADHD 
B)  an inattentive presentation of ADHD who have a moderate (but still subthreshold) number of hyperactive-impulsive symptoms 
C)  an inattentive presentation of ADHD with no hyperactive-impulsive symptoms 
D)  a hyperactive-impulsive presentation of ADHD

Question 11

The results of a large scale study to compare the efficacy of pharmacological and psychosocial treatments for ADHD found which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only the groups whose treatment included methylphenidate showed improvement over the 2 years of the study. 
B)  Most of the improvement occurred in the latter half of the study. 
C)  The group that included clinical behavior therapy showed the most improvement at the 2-year follow-up. 
D)  The addition of psychosocial therapy did not improve the effectiveness of methylphenidate alone. 
A)  Only the groups whose treatment included methylphenidate showed improvement over the 2 years of the study. 
B)  Most of the improvement occurred in the latter half of the study. 
C)  The group that included clinical behavior therapy showed the most improvement at the 2-year follow-up. 
D)  The addition of psychosocial therapy did not improve the effectiveness of methylphenidate alone.

Question 12

Would psychostimulants create any effect for those without ADHD? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Because the same brain circuitry regulat

Question 13

What is the unique aspect of behavioral classroom management?

Accepted Answer

A)  It uses direct reinforcement. 
B)  It uses delayed reinforcement. 
C)  It is administered at school. 
D)  It is administered at a younger age than any other intervention. 
A)  It uses direct reinforcement. 
B)  It uses delayed reinforcement. 
C)  It is administered at school. 
D)  It is administered at a younger age than any other intervention.

Question 14

What is the evidence that the dopamine system is involved in ADHD?

Accepted Answer

"First,dopamine ...receptors are especia

Question 15

Describe the evidence that sluggish cognitive tempo is a distinct disorder from ADHD.

Accepted Answer

The core features of sluggish cognitive

Question 16

Which of the following best reflects common peer relationships for those with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children with hyperactive-impulsive symptoms were most likely to be neglected by their peers. 
B)  Adolescents with hyperactive-impulsive symptoms were most likely to be rejected by their peers, while children with hyperactive-impulsive symptoms were most likely to be neglected by their peers. 
C)  Children with inattentive symptoms are at risk for being neglected by peers. 
D)  Children who are controversial with peers are most likely to have their ADHD symptom severity increase and continue to be controversial with peers two years later. 
A)  Children with hyperactive-impulsive symptoms were most likely to be neglected by their peers. 
B)  Adolescents with hyperactive-impulsive symptoms were most likely to be rejected by their peers, while children with hyperactive-impulsive symptoms were most likely to be neglected by their peers. 
C)  Children with inattentive symptoms are at risk for being neglected by peers. 
D)  Children who are controversial with peers are most likely to have their ADHD symptom severity increase and continue to be controversial with peers two years later.

Question 17

What is the innovation of the Challenging Horizons Program?

Accepted Answer

A)  inclusion classes 
B)  summer school 
C)  afterschool program 
D)  individual peer mentors 
A)  inclusion classes 
B)  summer school 
C)  afterschool program 
D)  individual peer mentors

Question 18

Which of the following is a benefit of using an SNRI instead of a psychostimulant to treat ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  SNRIs are more effective. 
B)  SNRIs produce positive effects more quickly. 
C)  SNRIs affect more neurological systems. 
D)  SNRIS have lower potential for misuse. 
A)  SNRIs are more effective. 
B)  SNRIs produce positive effects more quickly. 
C)  SNRIs affect more neurological systems. 
D)  SNRIS have lower potential for misuse.

Question 19

Which of the following was NOT a main finding of a study discussed in the text that examined the relationship between exercise and attention (Pontifex et al.,2012)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children who reported more exercise had greater attentional abilities. 
B)  Children showed faster reaction times and better response accuracy on a computerized attention test after exercising than after sitting. 
C)  Children's reading and math scores were higher after exercising than after sitting. 
D)  EEG showed greater allocation of resources to brain regions responsible for attention and concentration after exercising than after sitting. 
A)  Children who reported more exercise had greater attentional abilities. 
B)  Children showed faster reaction times and better response accuracy on a computerized attention test after exercising than after sitting. 
C)  Children's reading and math scores were higher after exercising than after sitting. 
D)  EEG showed greater allocation of resources to brain regions responsible for attention and concentration after exercising than after sitting.

Question 20

How is severity of ADHD determined,according to the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A)  based on the number of settings in which symptoms manifest 
B)  based on the duration of the disturbance and age of onset 
C)  based on how many of the three primary symptom classes (hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention) the child exhibits 
D)  based on how many symptoms, in excess of the minimum required for diagnosis, the person exhibits and degree of impairment in functioning 
A)  based on the number of settings in which symptoms manifest 
B)  based on the duration of the disturbance and age of onset 
C)  based on how many of the three primary symptom classes (hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention) the child exhibits 
D)  based on how many symptoms, in excess of the minimum required for diagnosis, the person exhibits and degree of impairment in functioning

Which of the following is NOT described in the text as one of the four main explanations for the increase in ADHD from 1990 to the present?

Which is true of children with ADHD,predominantly hyperactive-impulsive presentation?

Comorbidity in those with ADHD ______.

The results of meta-analysis examining the effectiveness of medications to treat ADHD have indicated which of the following?

The Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended which of the following as the first line treatment for preschoolers with ADHD?

Which of the following is true concerning the academic performance of those with ADHD?

Which of the following is true regarding the history of ADHD?

The Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD showed a modest additional benefit of behavioral therapy when combined with medication.

Which of the following best describes the effectiveness of special diets in helping children with ADHD?

Sluggish cognitive tempo is seen primarily in children with ______.

The results of a large scale study to compare the efficacy of pharmacological and psychosocial treatments for ADHD found which of the following?

Would psychostimulants create any effect for those without ADHD? Why or why not?

What is the unique aspect of behavioral classroom management?

What is the evidence that the dopamine system is involved in ADHD?

Describe the evidence that sluggish cognitive tempo is a distinct disorder from ADHD.

Which of the following best reflects common peer relationships for those with ADHD?

What is the innovation of the Challenging Horizons Program?

Which of the following is a benefit of using an SNRI instead of a psychostimulant to treat ADHD?

Which of the following was NOT a main finding of a study discussed in the text that examined the relationship between exercise and attention (Pontifex et al.,2012)?

How is severity of ADHD determined,according to the DSM-5?

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Exam 8: Attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder

Which of the following is NOT described in the text as one of the four main explanations for the increase in ADHD from 1990 to the present?

Which is true of children with ADHD,predominantly hyperactive-impulsive presentation?

Comorbidity in those with ADHD ______.

The results of meta-analysis examining the effectiveness of medications to treat ADHD have indicated which of the following?

The Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended which of the following as the first line treatment for preschoolers with ADHD?

Which of the following is true concerning the academic performance of those with ADHD?

Which of the following is true regarding the history of ADHD?

The Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD showed a modest additional benefit of behavioral therapy when combined with medication.

Which of the following best describes the effectiveness of special diets in helping children with ADHD?

Sluggish cognitive tempo is seen primarily in children with ______.

The results of a large scale study to compare the efficacy of pharmacological and psychosocial treatments for ADHD found which of the following?

Would psychostimulants create any effect for those without ADHD? Why or why not?

What is the unique aspect of behavioral classroom management?

What is the evidence that the dopamine system is involved in ADHD?

Describe the evidence that sluggish cognitive tempo is a distinct disorder from ADHD.

Which of the following best reflects common peer relationships for those with ADHD?

What is the innovation of the Challenging Horizons Program?

Which of the following is a benefit of using an SNRI instead of a psychostimulant to treat ADHD?

Which of the following was NOT a main finding of a study discussed in the text that examined the relationship between exercise and attention (Pontifex et al.,2012)?

How is severity of ADHD determined,according to the DSM-5?

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

Intellectual Disability and Developmental

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Communication and Learning Disorders

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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