Deck 9: Attention Deficithyperactivity Disorder

Question 1

Research has clearly shown that environmental factors have a causal,not correlational,relationship with the development of ADHD.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Children with ADHD may be eligible for specialized educational services under which of these acts?

A)SPED
B)Rehabilitative Education
C)Individuals with Disabilities Education
D)Children with ADHD

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Recent research has shown that ADHD is a disorder promoted by pharmaceutical companies and limited to Western countries.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Logan's pediatrician is considering a diagnosis of ADHD.In order for this to be a possibility,Logan must be exhibiting behaviors that are atypical in ________,________ and ________.

Question 5

Dr.Jensen is consulting research on ADHD that would help her decide the best course of action for her young patients.One example of longitudinal research that investigated various types of interventions is the:

A)Russell Barkley's ADHD Protocol.
B)Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
C)ADHD Multimethod Study.
D)Multimethod and Multisource Treatment of Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

Question 6

Joel,a 9-year-old European American boy,is more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than Samantha,a 10-year-old African American girl.

Question 7

Adolfo has just been diagnosed with ADHD.It is likely that his pediatrician will first recommend medication to control his symptoms of inattention and impulsiveness.

Question 8

A child who struggles with academic tasks that require planning and organization may have deficits in executive functioning.

Question 9

The authors of the text would most likely endorse which of the following statements regarding the validity of the diagnosis of ADHD in children?

A)ADHD is clearly overdiagnosed,particularly in young boys and minority groups.
B)Parents often push for a diagnosis of ADHD rather than considering changes in parenting strategies.
C)A diagnosis of ADHD should be considered in light of what is developmentally appropriate for children.
D)The diagnosis of ADHD is often made too quickly and by individuals who are not qualified to make such a diagnosis.

Question 10

Dr.Samuelson specializes in research related to ADHD.Based on the most common deficits found in ADHD,his research might focus on all of the following EXCEPT:

A)self-regulation.
B)executive function.
C)effortful control.
D)motor inhibition.

Question 11

Long-term outcomes of ADHD have been categorized in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

A)developmental delay.
B)developmental zig zag.
C)continual display.
D)developmental decay.

Question 12

The marshmallow test is used to diagnosis ADHD in young children.

Question 13

Children who display signs of inattentiveness and impulsivity could be diagnosed with depression or generalized anxiety disorder instead of ADHD.

Question 14

The ability to control one's own behavior,emotions,and thoughts is known as _________.

Question 15

Which of the following factors related to the etiology of ADHD and child factors are INCORRECTLY matched?

A)Genes: Steve,a 6-year-old with ADHD,also has a sibling with ADHD
B)Physiological: Sarah,a 7-year-old with ADHD,was born two months early
C)Family factors: James,an 8-year-old with ADHD,has been subjected to verbal abuse by his parents
D)Environmental factors: Miller,a 9-year-old with ADHD,has been exposed to lead

Question 16

The two-factor model of ADHD assumes which of the following core deficits?

A)inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity
B)excessive motor activity and impairments in self-control
C)deficits in effortful control and executive functioning
D)all of the above

Question 17

The authors of the text would assert that differential diagnoses are important for which of the following reasons?

A)An accurate diagnosis leads to more effective funding sources.
B)Researchers must be able to recruit a child with a specific diagnosis to participate in research.
C)An accurate diagnosis can lead to more effective interventions.
D)Diagnosticians must agree on a specific diagnosis in order to access appropriate educational services.

Question 18

Longitudinal studies have shown that adults with ADHD are more likely to abuse substances than adults without ADHD.

Question 19

Children diagnosed with ADHD are more likely to show dysfunctions in which neurotransmitter/s?

A)dopamine
B)serotonin
C)adrenaline
D)both dopamine and serotonin

Question 20

Which of the following statements is most likely true regarding the connection between substance abuse and ADHD?

A)ADHD leads to substance abuse.
B)Adults who abuse substances are more likely to have displayed symptoms of ADHD in childhood.
C)Adolescents and adults with ADHD are more at risk of abusing substances if their symptoms of ADHD are not properly treated.
D)Adults with ADHD are more likely to crave substances that mimic the effects of stimulant medication.

Question 21

Identify and describe two factors in each of the following areas that are related to the development of ADHD: genes and heredity,physiological,psychological,and family and environmental.

Question 22

A child with ADHD exhibits behaviors that most other children exhibit but differ in terms of ________,________,and degree of impairment.

Question 23

Describe how children with ADHD might be at risk for developing substance abuse in adolescence.

Question 24

Ethan's second-grade teacher has developed a system where Ethan is given a token for each time he is on task during reading class which he can later turn in for time on a computer game he enjoys.This management system is known as _________.

Question 25

The model that proposes that ADHD is caused by many genes is known as the ________ model.

Question 26

Define executive functioning and provide two examples of the ways executive functioning is impaired in children diagnosed with ADHD.

Question 27

The three kinds of impairments observed in early emerging ADHD include developmental delays,________,and _________.

Question 28

Identify and discuss the role of family and the environment in the development of ADHD.What,if any,of these factors can be prevented?

Question 29

Define and give examples of the core characteristics of children who are identified with ADHD.

Question 30

Identify two school-based interventions for children with ADHD.

Question 31

Describe three ways in which ADHD may impact an elementary school-aged child's ability to resolve the developmental challenges experienced by all children.

Question 32

Design an assessment protocol for a 6-year-old child with ADHD.Base your approach on research and best practices identified in the text.

Question 33

Cody,a 17-year-old senior,was first diagnosed with ADHD when he was 5 years old;however,his parents chose not to have him take medication.As a young adult,Cody is at risk for using ________.

Question 34

The core deficits identified in ADHD exist in two dimensions known as ________ and ________.

Question 35

Describe one of the developmental pathways for the course of ADHD and identify points where intervention might be especially useful.

Question 36

Describe the two-factor model of ADHD.Give examples of what this would look like in a first-grade child.

Question 37

Identify and describe three early childhood precursors linked to the development of ADHD.

Question 38

Provide one example of self-regulation in a typically developing 3-year-old child and one example of behavior inhibition in a 3-year-old diagnosed with ADHD.

Question 39

Discuss the major findings of the Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder,particularly as it relates to effective intervention.

Question 40

Summarize the research data on the use of central nervous system stimulants in the treatment of ADHD.