Question 1

Biological theorists suspect that Autism spectrum disorder results from damage to the right hemisphere of the cerebral cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Dementia can be caused by over 50 known disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The highest functioning adults with autism spectrum disorder exhibit normal communication and social skills and a wide range of interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities classifies intellectual disability according to level of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Children with autism spectrum disorder are almost always hypersensitive to stimulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Mini-Mental State examination is used for assessing __________.

Accepted Answer

A) dementia 
B) delirium 
C) the prodromal phase 
D) Alzheimer's disease

Question 7

Claudia's therapist is using the Delirium Rating Scale to assess her.This test has the distinct advantage of being able to ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) be completed quickly 
B) distinguish between depression,delirium and dementia 
C) be completed by caregivers or family 
D) give a prognosis of delirium

Question 8

Neurofibrillary tangles contribute to problems in __________.

Accepted Answer

A) memory 
B) preventing inflammation of the brain 
C) self-repair in the nervous system 
D) executive functioning

Question 9

The brain tissue that connects the two halves of the brain,the corpus callosum,is smaller than normal in autism spectrum disordered patients,which may affect lateralization of brain function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Girls with conduct disorder are more likely than boys to engage in each of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) stealing 
B) lying 
C) truancy 
D) substance use

Question 11

Compare and contrast the distinguishing features of depression,delirium,and dementia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast the distinguishing features of...

Question 12

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter important in __________.

Accepted Answer

A) executive functioning 
B) memory 
C) language 
D) motor activity

Question 13

Fragile X syndrome usually has a more profound effect upon males than upon females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Pramile has autism spectrum disorder.She frequently will say,"She is hungry" when letting her father know that she wants her dinner.This type of statement is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) echolalia 
B) parroting 
C) pronoun reversal 
D) reference reversal

Question 15

Most cases of mild intellectual disability have a biological cause or causes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Researchers have found that the concordance rate for dyslexia among identical twins is approximately ________ %.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 50 
C) 70 
D) 90

Question 17

Many theorists believe that oppositional defiant disorder stems from being born with ________ temperament.

Accepted Answer

A) an easy 
B) a compliant 
C) a slow to warm 
D) a difficult

Question 18

Phenylketonuria is found in 1 person in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 1000 
C) 10 000 
D) 100 000

Question 19

Medications can slow down the decline evident in Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Fragile X syndrome is the most common type of inherited intellectual disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Abnormal Behaviour Across the Lifespan

Biological theorists suspect that Autism spectrum disorder results from damage to the right hemisphere of the cerebral cortex.

Dementia can be caused by over 50 known disorders.

The highest functioning adults with autism spectrum disorder exhibit normal communication and social skills and a wide range of interests.

The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities classifies intellectual disability according to level of intelligence.

Children with autism spectrum disorder are almost always hypersensitive to stimulation.

The Mini-Mental State examination is used for assessing __________.

Claudia's therapist is using the Delirium Rating Scale to assess her.This test has the distinct advantage of being able to ___________.

Neurofibrillary tangles contribute to problems in __________.

The brain tissue that connects the two halves of the brain,the corpus callosum,is smaller than normal in autism spectrum disordered patients,which may affect lateralization of brain function.

Girls with conduct disorder are more likely than boys to engage in each of the following EXCEPT ________.

Compare and contrast the distinguishing features of depression,delirium,and dementia.

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter important in __________.

Fragile X syndrome usually has a more profound effect upon males than upon females.

Pramile has autism spectrum disorder.She frequently will say,"She is hungry" when letting her father know that she wants her dinner.This type of statement is known as __________.

Most cases of mild intellectual disability have a biological cause or causes.

Researchers have found that the concordance rate for dyslexia among identical twins is approximately ________ %.

Many theorists believe that oppositional defiant disorder stems from being born with ________ temperament.

Phenylketonuria is found in 1 person in ________.

Medications can slow down the decline evident in Alzheimer's disease.

Fragile X syndrome is the most common type of inherited intellectual disability.