Question 1

ADHD is widely understood

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Describe the possible etiology of ADHD. Are biological or environmental factors most likely the cause?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the possible etiology of ADHD. Are...

Question 3

Because the IDEA does not define ADHD, from what source, does the text cite, as the working definition of ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A) New England Journal of Medicine 
B) American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
C) American Psychiatric Association 
D) Johns Hopkins University 
A) New England Journal of Medicine 
B) American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
C) American Psychiatric Association 
D) Johns Hopkins University

Question 4

The use of psychostimulants such as Ritalin is correlated with illegal drug use in adolescence and adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

___________________ was an early term used to describe distractible and impulsive students and faded because it undermined the difficulties these students experienced.

Accepted Answer

A) Strauss syndrome 
B) Minimal brain injury 
C) Hyperactive child 
D) Attention impaired 
A) Strauss syndrome 
B) Minimal brain injury 
C) Hyperactive child 
D) Attention impaired

Question 6

Researchers have found significant improvements in children's behavior when they are taking stimulant medication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is a likely reason the prevalence of ADHD continues to grow?

Accepted Answer

There is a greater a

Question 8

A mother, upon hearing that her son has been identified as having ADHD says "well of course Johnny's forgetful and impulsive; he's an 8-year-old boy. Aren't all boys his age like that?" Briefly describe one way in which you might respond.

Accepted Answer

One of the characteristics of ADHD is th

Question 9

What is the term used to describe the situation in which an individual's behavior grows worse as psychostimulant medication wears off?

Accepted Answer

A) Rebound result 
B) Rebound consequence 
C) Rebound effect 
D) Rebound period 
A) Rebound result 
B) Rebound consequence 
C) Rebound effect 
D) Rebound period

Question 10

The most popular form of medication used to treat individuals with ADHD is

Accepted Answer

A) Psychostimulants 
B) Antidepressants 
C) Narcotics 
D) Psychotropics 
A) Psychostimulants 
B) Antidepressants 
C) Narcotics 
D) Psychotropics

Question 11

Medication for students with ADHD

Accepted Answer

A) is often enough to control the students' behavior and increase achievement 
B) should always be used in addition to educational and behavioral interventions 
C) is ineffective the majority of the time 
D) will stunt growth 
A) is often enough to control the students' behavior and increase achievement 
B) should always be used in addition to educational and behavioral interventions 
C) is ineffective the majority of the time 
D) will stunt growth

Question 12

Which is not a recommendation outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics for professionals identifying persons with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A) In assessing for ADHD, it is necessary to get a full cognitive evaluation 
B) In a child 6 to 12 years old who presents with inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, academic underachievement, or behavior problems, primary care clinicians should initiate an evaluation for ADHD 
C) The diagnosis of ADHD requires that a child meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition criteria 
D) Evaluation of the child with ADHD should include assessment for coexisting conditions 
A) In assessing for ADHD, it is necessary to get a full cognitive evaluation 
B) In a child 6 to 12 years old who presents with inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, academic underachievement, or behavior problems, primary care clinicians should initiate an evaluation for ADHD 
C) The diagnosis of ADHD requires that a child meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition criteria 
D) Evaluation of the child with ADHD should include assessment for coexisting conditions

Question 13

Why is there a high rate of comorbidity between ADHD and other psychiatric disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Individuals who are susceptible to ADHD are also susceptible to other psychiatric problems 
B) Researchers do not know why the overlap exists 
C) ADHD can be the cause of other psychiatric problems 
D) Professionals are more likely to identify an individual with psychiatric problems if the individual has already been identified as having ADHD 
A) Individuals who are susceptible to ADHD are also susceptible to other psychiatric problems 
B) Researchers do not know why the overlap exists 
C) ADHD can be the cause of other psychiatric problems 
D) Professionals are more likely to identify an individual with psychiatric problems if the individual has already been identified as having ADHD

Question 14

During the 2008-2009 school year, over 648,000 students were identified as Other Health Impaired. In the past decade this category has seen an astonishing _______increase, largely suspected to be the result of the increased number of students diagnosed with ADHD

Accepted Answer

A) 50% 
B) 97% 
C) 193% 
D) 200% 
A) 50% 
B) 97% 
C) 193% 
D) 200%

Question 15

The precise cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is

Accepted Answer

A) Heredity 
B) Environment 
C) Neurological 
D) Unknown 
A) Heredity 
B) Environment 
C) Neurological 
D) Unknown

Question 16

What is a good recommendation for a teacher who is working with a student with ADHD struggling with written expression?

Accepted Answer

A) Provide the student with more written assignments to allow him to practice 
B) Allow the student to use a word processor, typewriter, etc. 
C) Have peers critique the student's written work 
D) None of the above 
A) Provide the student with more written assignments to allow him to practice 
B) Allow the student to use a word processor, typewriter, etc. 
C) Have peers critique the student's written work 
D) None of the above

Question 17

Name one suggestion a teacher could use when working with a student with ADHD who is struggling with math.

Accepted Answer

Allow the student to use a cal

Question 18

What is a good recommendation for a teacher who is working with a student with ADHD struggling with oral expression?

Accepted Answer

A) Substitute a display for an oral report 
B) Call on the student randomly to speak aloud so he grows accustomed to it 
C) Correct the student when their oral expression is inaccurate 
D) Provide strict guidelines of what the student should discuss 
A) Substitute a display for an oral report 
B) Call on the student randomly to speak aloud so he grows accustomed to it 
C) Correct the student when their oral expression is inaccurate 
D) Provide strict guidelines of what the student should discuss

Question 19

Discuss some ways in which you might maintain home-school communication for your students with ADHD. Why is such communication so important?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss some ways in which you might...

Question 20

Which is not a side effect typically associated with psychostimulant medication?

Accepted Answer

A) Headaches 
B) Depression 
C) Hallucinations 
D) Insomnia 
A) Headaches 
B) Depression 
C) Hallucinations 
D) Insomnia

ADHD is widely understood

Describe the possible etiology of ADHD. Are biological or environmental factors most likely the cause?

Because the IDEA does not define ADHD, from what source, does the text cite, as the working definition of ADHD?

The use of psychostimulants such as Ritalin is correlated with illegal drug use in adolescence and adulthood.

___________________ was an early term used to describe distractible and impulsive students and faded because it undermined the difficulties these students experienced.

Researchers have found significant improvements in children's behavior when they are taking stimulant medication.

What is a likely reason the prevalence of ADHD continues to grow?

A mother, upon hearing that her son has been identified as having ADHD says "well of course Johnny's forgetful and impulsive; he's an 8-year-old boy. Aren't all boys his age like that?" Briefly describe one way in which you might respond.

What is the term used to describe the situation in which an individual's behavior grows worse as psychostimulant medication wears off?

The most popular form of medication used to treat individuals with ADHD is

Medication for students with ADHD

Which is not a recommendation outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics for professionals identifying persons with ADHD?

Why is there a high rate of comorbidity between ADHD and other psychiatric disorders?

During the 2008-2009 school year, over 648,000 students were identified as Other Health Impaired. In the past decade this category has seen an astonishing _______increase, largely suspected to be the result of the increased number of students diagnosed with ADHD

The precise cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is

What is a good recommendation for a teacher who is working with a student with ADHD struggling with written expression?

Name one suggestion a teacher could use when working with a student with ADHD who is struggling with math.

What is a good recommendation for a teacher who is working with a student with ADHD struggling with oral expression?

Discuss some ways in which you might maintain home-school communication for your students with ADHD. Why is such communication so important?

Which is not a side effect typically associated with psychostimulant medication?

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ADHD is widely understood

Describe the possible etiology of ADHD. Are biological or environmental factors most likely the cause?

Because the IDEA does not define ADHD, from what source, does the text cite, as the working definition of ADHD?

The use of psychostimulants such as Ritalin is correlated with illegal drug use in adolescence and adulthood.

___________________ was an early term used to describe distractible and impulsive students and faded because it undermined the difficulties these students experienced.

Researchers have found significant improvements in children's behavior when they are taking stimulant medication.

What is a likely reason the prevalence of ADHD continues to grow?

A mother, upon hearing that her son has been identified as having ADHD says "well of course Johnny's forgetful and impulsive; he's an 8-year-old boy. Aren't all boys his age like that?" Briefly describe one way in which you might respond.

What is the term used to describe the situation in which an individual's behavior grows worse as psychostimulant medication wears off?

The most popular form of medication used to treat individuals with ADHD is

Medication for students with ADHD

Which is not a recommendation outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics for professionals identifying persons with ADHD?

Why is there a high rate of comorbidity between ADHD and other psychiatric disorders?

During the 2008-2009 school year, over 648,000 students were identified as Other Health Impaired. In the past decade this category has seen an astonishing _______increase, largely suspected to be the result of the increased number of students diagnosed with ADHD

The precise cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is

What is a good recommendation for a teacher who is working with a student with ADHD struggling with written expression?

Name one suggestion a teacher could use when working with a student with ADHD who is struggling with math.

What is a good recommendation for a teacher who is working with a student with ADHD struggling with oral expression?

Discuss some ways in which you might maintain home-school communication for your students with ADHD. Why is such communication so important?

Which is not a side effect typically associated with psychostimulant medication?

Special Education in Context: People, Concepts, and Perspectives

Policies, Practices, and Programs

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Parents, Families, and Exceptionality

Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities or Mental Retardation

Individuals With Learning Disabilities

Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments

Individuals With Hearing Impairments

Individuals With Visual Impairments

Individuals With Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

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