Exam 10: Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Kayla has been diagnosed with moderate intellectual disability. Which of the following is mostly likely to be true about her?

Some children perform stereotyped and repetitive behaviors using some parts of their body, such as incessantly flapping their hands or banging their head against a wall. These behaviors sometimes are referred to as _____.

Lucy has a cognitive impairment due to which she is experiencing deterioration in language. She often uses vague references to hide her inability to produce names. It is most likely that Lucy is experiencing _____.

Children who suffer from _____ have significant problems with speaking evenly and smoothly, often voicing frequent repetitions of sounds or syllables.

The DSM-5:

Phenylketonuria (PKU):

_____ involves deficits in fundamental motor skills, such as walking, running, or holding on to objects.

According to research, which of the following treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is more likely to produce short-term improvements?

A key communication issue on autistic children is the tendency to repeat words they have heard, a condition known as _____.

Briefly explain the different types of learning and communication disorders.

Which of the following statements is true about the biological factors associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who begin taking stimulants:

The Nun Study, a longitudinal study of several hundred elderly nuns in the School Sisters of Notre Dame, showed that:

Zoila shows moderate intellectual disability but has an exceptionally high ability in math. She can ask you what day your birthday is and tell you immediately what day of the year you were born on. Individuals like Zoila are considered _____.

Which subtype of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) includes six or more symptoms of inattention and six or more symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity?

Which of the following drugs is known to reduce disruptive behaviors in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD):

Which of the following is probably the most common psychiatric syndrome found among the elderly in general hospitals?

Luther is presenting symptoms of sudden disorientation, confusion, and memory loss after being tackled during a football game. He is showing signs of incoherent speech and doesn't recognize his parents or coach. Luther's condition gets worse at night. Luther is most likely experiencing _____.

The gene that is most consistently linked to Alzheimer's disease is _____.