Question 1

Current thought suggests that ADHD results from which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A) too much dopamine in the frontal cortex 
B) too little dopamine in the basal ganglia region of the brain 
C) deficiency or dysfunction of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the regions of the bran that control activity and attention 
D) the absence of the neurotransmitter dopamine 
A) too much dopamine in the frontal cortex 
B) too little dopamine in the basal ganglia region of the brain 
C) deficiency or dysfunction of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the regions of the bran that control activity and attention 
D) the absence of the neurotransmitter dopamine

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Greater awareness of

Question 3

What is the estimated prevalence of ADHD in the school-age population?

Accepted Answer

A) 1%-2% 
B) 5%-11% 
C) 8%-11% 
D) Over 12% 
A) 1%-2% 
B) 5%-11% 
C) 8%-11% 
D) Over 12%

Question 4

Scientific research points to biological differences that explain the primary contributing factor for the discrepancy between the numbers of boys who have ADHD compared with girls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Name one behavior rating scale discussed in the chapter used to identify ADHD.

Accepted Answer

ADHD Rating Scale-IV
Conners'

Question 6

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 7

The term comorbidity is used to describe

Accepted Answer

A) an overlap of multiple conditions. 
B) a condition for which there is no cure. 
C) something that is easy to diagnose and treat. 
D) a rare blood disease. 
A) an overlap of multiple conditions. 
B) a condition for which there is no cure. 
C) something that is easy to diagnose and treat. 
D) a rare blood disease.

Question 8

There are several medical and psychological tests to definitively determine ADHD for adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not a common vocational outcome for adults with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A) They are more likely to be fired. 
B) They are often self-employed. 
C) They will almost always be unable to maintain a detail-oriented job. 
D) They change jobs frequently. 
A) They are more likely to be fired. 
B) They are often self-employed. 
C) They will almost always be unable to maintain a detail-oriented job. 
D) They change jobs frequently.

Question 10

The majority of individuals identified as ADHD fit into which profile?

Accepted Answer

A) ADHD-predominantly inattentive type 
B) ADHD-predominantly hyperactive type 
C) ADHD-predominantly impulsive type 
D) ADHD-combined type 
A) ADHD-predominantly inattentive type 
B) ADHD-predominantly hyperactive type 
C) ADHD-predominantly impulsive type 
D) ADHD-combined type

Question 11

"Allow use of calculator" is an example of an accommodation or strategy that teachers may use to adapt to the needs of students with ADHD.As stated,the accommodation addresses which area of difficulty encountered by the individual with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A) inattention 
B) impulsiveness 
C) academic skills 
D) organization planning 
A) inattention 
B) impulsiveness 
C) academic skills 
D) organization planning

Question 12

All of the following are examples of executive functions of the brain except this:

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 13

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 14

______ 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 15

Gender studies indicate which of the following to be true:

Accepted Answer

A) Teachers recognize ADHD in girls quicker than they do in boys. 
B) Girls with ADHD tend to be withdrawn and exhibit inattention. 
C) Boys with ADHD are able to control their behaviors. 
D) ADHD manifests itself the same in boys as it does in girls. 
A) Teachers recognize ADHD in girls quicker than they do in boys. 
B) Girls with ADHD tend to be withdrawn and exhibit inattention. 
C) Boys with ADHD are able to control their behaviors. 
D) ADHD manifests itself the same in boys as it does in girls.

Question 16

All of the following are potential characteristics of adults who have ADHD except this:

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 17

What is one thing a teacher should not do when working with a student with ADHD who is struggling with reading?

Accepted Answer

A) Provide extra reading time 
B) Shorten reading assignments 
C) Ask the student to read assignments out loud 
D) Preview the reading assignments 
A) Provide extra reading time 
B) Shorten reading assignments 
C) Ask the student to read assignments out loud 
D) Preview the reading assignments

Question 18

Identify at least five (5)instructional modifications appropriate for addressing the instructional needs of individuals with ADHD.

Accepted Answer

Any five (5)of the following responses a

Question 19

All of the following are developmental features that distinguish ADHD from typical patterns of behavior in young children except this:

Accepted Answer

A) Inability to learn in a traditional classroom environment 
B) Chronic over time 
C) Generally pervasive across situations 
D) Deviant from age-based standards 
A) Inability to learn in a traditional classroom environment 
B) Chronic over time 
C) Generally pervasive across situations 
D) Deviant from age-based standards

Question 20

Individuals with ADHD almost always make friends easily because of their outgoing nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Current thought suggests that ADHD results from which of the following:

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

What is the estimated prevalence of ADHD in the school-age population?

Scientific research points to biological differences that explain the primary contributing factor for the discrepancy between the numbers of boys who have ADHD compared with girls.

Name one behavior rating scale discussed in the chapter used to identify ADHD.

In regards to individuals with ADHD,postsecondary institutions

The term comorbidity is used to describe

There are several medical and psychological tests to definitively determine ADHD for adults.

Which of the following is not a common vocational outcome for adults with ADHD?

The majority of individuals identified as ADHD fit into which profile?

"Allow use of calculator" is an example of an accommodation or strategy that teachers may use to adapt to the needs of students with ADHD.As stated,the accommodation addresses which area of difficulty encountered by the individual with ADHD?

All of the following are examples of executive functions of the brain except this:

Self-monitoring behavior in students with ADHD

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

Gender studies indicate which of the following to be true:

All of the following are potential characteristics of adults who have ADHD except this:

What is one thing a teacher should not do when working with a student with ADHD who is struggling with reading?

Identify at least five (5)instructional modifications appropriate for addressing the instructional needs of individuals with ADHD.

All of the following are developmental features that distinguish ADHD from typical patterns of behavior in young children except this:

Individuals with ADHD almost always make friends easily because of their outgoing nature.

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Exam 8: Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Current thought suggests that ADHD results from which of the following:

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

What is the estimated prevalence of ADHD in the school-age population?

Scientific research points to biological differences that explain the primary contributing factor for the discrepancy between the numbers of boys who have ADHD compared with girls.

Name one behavior rating scale discussed in the chapter used to identify ADHD.

In regards to individuals with ADHD,postsecondary institutions

The term comorbidity is used to describe

There are several medical and psychological tests to definitively determine ADHD for adults.

Which of the following is not a common vocational outcome for adults with ADHD?

The majority of individuals identified as ADHD fit into which profile?

"Allow use of calculator" is an example of an accommodation or strategy that teachers may use to adapt to the needs of students with ADHD.As stated,the accommodation addresses which area of difficulty encountered by the individual with ADHD?

All of the following are examples of executive functions of the brain except this:

Self-monitoring behavior in students with ADHD

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

Gender studies indicate which of the following to be true:

All of the following are potential characteristics of adults who have ADHD except this:

What is one thing a teacher should not do when working with a student with ADHD who is struggling with reading?

Identify at least five (5)instructional modifications appropriate for addressing the instructional needs of individuals with ADHD.

All of the following are developmental features that distinguish ADHD from typical patterns of behavior in young children except this:

Individuals with ADHD almost always make friends easily because of their outgoing nature.

Special Education in Context: People, Concepts, and Perspectives

Policies,Practices,and Programs

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Parents,Families,and Exceptionality

Assistive Technology

Individuals with Intellectual Disability

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 Related Low-Incidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

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