Question 1

A child should be referred for services due to ADHD only after medication has failed to control the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In 1942, youngsters who displayed high levels of distractibility and hyperactivity were commonly referred to as exhibiting the ________syndrome

Accepted Answer

A) Strauss 
B) Werner 
C) Cruickshank 
D) Frostig 
A) Strauss 
B) Werner 
C) Cruickshank 
D) Frostig

Question 3

According to the DSM-IV-TR, in order to be considered as having ADHD, symptoms must have occurred before age _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) six 
B) twelve 
C) ten 
D) seven 
A) six 
B) twelve 
C) ten 
D) seven

Question 4

Self-monitoring behavior in students with ADHD

Accepted Answer

A) is not effective in elementary-aged students 
B) does not work because students cheat 
C) is effective in improving academic and behavioral problems 
D) is extremely time-consuming to teach 
A) is not effective in elementary-aged students 
B) does not work because students cheat 
C) is effective in improving academic and behavioral problems 
D) is extremely time-consuming to teach

Question 5

Approximately 80% of children with ADHD continue to display symptoms in adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Bias was an initial concern when using behavior rating scales, but the standardization process used today eliminates the risk of bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following are examples of executive functions of the brain, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Working memory 
B) Arousal levels 
C) Inner speech 
D) Motor coordination 
A) Working memory 
B) Arousal levels 
C) Inner speech 
D) Motor coordination

Question 8

All of the following are potential characteristics of adults who have ADHD, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Chronic fatigue 
B) Feelings of restlessness 
C) Relationship difficulties 
D) Anger management difficulties 
A) Chronic fatigue 
B) Feelings of restlessness 
C) Relationship difficulties 
D) Anger management difficulties

Question 9

In regards to individuals with ADHD, postsecondary institutions

Accepted Answer

A) are not required to make accommodations for students because they do not fall under IDEA 
B) are required to offer services if made aware that a student has been identified with the disorder 
C) are required to seek out students who may be affected by the disorder and offer them services 
D) can refuse services to a previously identified student if the institution's evaluation team does not agree with the identification 
A) are not required to make accommodations for students because they do not fall under IDEA 
B) are required to offer services if made aware that a student has been identified with the disorder 
C) are required to seek out students who may be affected by the disorder and offer them services 
D) can refuse services to a previously identified student if the institution's evaluation team does not agree with the identification

Question 10

The doctor's office effect is a known phenomenon where children present, free of symptoms, in novel and structured situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What treatment approach do researchers believe is the most effective for students with ADHD.

Accepted Answer

Multimodal
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Question 12

An estimated 20 to 35 percent of youngsters with ADHD will be unimpaired as adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The prefrontal and frontal lobes of the brain are responsible for _________________.

Accepted Answer

A) motor behavior 
B) emotional regulation 
C) executive functions 
D) temperature regulation 
A) motor behavior 
B) emotional regulation 
C) executive functions 
D) temperature regulation

Question 14

Current IDEA legislation recognizes ADHD as a separate disability category.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Some professionals are concerned with the identification of ADHD in culturally diverse students because

Accepted Answer

A) African American individuals have a higher rate of the disorder 
B) The rating scales used to identify the disorder may reflect bias towards or against certain cultural groups 
C) The assessment methods used are only accurate for European American individuals 
D) The common treatment approaches are only effective for European American individuals 
A) African American individuals have a higher rate of the disorder 
B) The rating scales used to identify the disorder may reflect bias towards or against certain cultural groups 
C) The assessment methods used are only accurate for European American individuals 
D) The common treatment approaches are only effective for European American individuals

Question 16

ADHD has a high level of ____________________ with other problems such as learning disabilities and emotional disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) comorbidity 
B) disconnect 
C) similarity 
D) discrepancy 
A) comorbidity 
B) disconnect 
C) similarity 
D) discrepancy

Question 17

When ADHD first began to be recognized in the schools, why was it important for parents and professionals to lobby to acquire special education services for individuals with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A) To get the children out of the schools where they were being disruptive 
B) Because of the nature of the disorder, these children needed extra help making friends 
C) Because of the nature of the disorder, it was difficult for these children to succeed in the traditional classroom setting 
D) None of the above 
A) To get the children out of the schools where they were being disruptive 
B) Because of the nature of the disorder, these children needed extra help making friends 
C) Because of the nature of the disorder, it was difficult for these children to succeed in the traditional classroom setting 
D) None of the above

Question 18

Behaviors characteristic of ADHD are easy to see, making assessment and identification of the disorder simple.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Classwide interventions for students with ADHD

Accepted Answer

A) are only effective if all students in the classroom suffer from the disorder 
B) are a way to help students with ADHD without singling out one individual 
C) are not commonly used 
D) are often counter-productive for the students who do not have ADHD within the classroom 
A) are only effective if all students in the classroom suffer from the disorder 
B) are a way to help students with ADHD without singling out one individual 
C) are not commonly used 
D) are often counter-productive for the students who do not have ADHD within the classroom

Question 20

The correlation between which of these environmental factors and ADHD is supported by research?

Accepted Answer

A) An excess of sugar 
B) Overexposure to television 
C) Maternal smoking 
D) Food additives 
A) An excess of sugar 
B) Overexposure to television 
C) Maternal smoking 
D) Food additives

A child should be referred for services due to ADHD only after medication has failed to control the problem.

In 1942, youngsters who displayed high levels of distractibility and hyperactivity were commonly referred to as exhibiting the ________syndrome

According to the DSM-IV-TR, in order to be considered as having ADHD, symptoms must have occurred before age _______________.

Self-monitoring behavior in students with ADHD

Approximately 80% of children with ADHD continue to display symptoms in adolescence.

Bias was an initial concern when using behavior rating scales, but the standardization process used today eliminates the risk of bias.

All of the following are examples of executive functions of the brain, EXCEPT:

All of the following are potential characteristics of adults who have ADHD, EXCEPT:

In regards to individuals with ADHD, postsecondary institutions

The doctor's office effect is a known phenomenon where children present, free of symptoms, in novel and structured situations.

What treatment approach do researchers believe is the most effective for students with ADHD.

An estimated 20 to 35 percent of youngsters with ADHD will be unimpaired as adults.

The prefrontal and frontal lobes of the brain are responsible for _________________.

Current IDEA legislation recognizes ADHD as a separate disability category.

Some professionals are concerned with the identification of ADHD in culturally diverse students because

ADHD has a high level of ____________________ with other problems such as learning disabilities and emotional disorders.

When ADHD first began to be recognized in the schools, why was it important for parents and professionals to lobby to acquire special education services for individuals with ADHD?

Behaviors characteristic of ADHD are easy to see, making assessment and identification of the disorder simple.

Classwide interventions for students with ADHD

The correlation between which of these environmental factors and ADHD is supported by research?

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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Exam 7: Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

A child should be referred for services due to ADHD only after medication has failed to control the problem.

In 1942, youngsters who displayed high levels of distractibility and hyperactivity were commonly referred to as exhibiting the ________syndrome

According to the DSM-IV-TR, in order to be considered as having ADHD, symptoms must have occurred before age _______________.

Self-monitoring behavior in students with ADHD

Approximately 80% of children with ADHD continue to display symptoms in adolescence.

Bias was an initial concern when using behavior rating scales, but the standardization process used today eliminates the risk of bias.

All of the following are examples of executive functions of the brain, EXCEPT:

All of the following are potential characteristics of adults who have ADHD, EXCEPT:

In regards to individuals with ADHD, postsecondary institutions

The doctor's office effect is a known phenomenon where children present, free of symptoms, in novel and structured situations.

What treatment approach do researchers believe is the most effective for students with ADHD.

An estimated 20 to 35 percent of youngsters with ADHD will be unimpaired as adults.

The prefrontal and frontal lobes of the brain are responsible for _________________.

Current IDEA legislation recognizes ADHD as a separate disability category.

Some professionals are concerned with the identification of ADHD in culturally diverse students because

ADHD has a high level of ____________________ with other problems such as learning disabilities and emotional disorders.

When ADHD first began to be recognized in the schools, why was it important for parents and professionals to lobby to acquire special education services for individuals with ADHD?

Behaviors characteristic of ADHD are easy to see, making assessment and identification of the disorder simple.

Classwide interventions for students with ADHD

The correlation between which of these environmental factors and ADHD is supported by research?

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

Filters