Question 1

According to the most recent research, which of the following statements is true concerning ethnic background and the development of Alzheimer's disease of dementia?

Accepted Answer

A) Japanese, Nigerian, and Amish have lower rate of prevalence of the disorder. 
B) Alzheimer's disease is found in roughly the same numbers across all ethnic groups. 
C) Educated European ethnic groups have a lower rate of getting the disease. 
D) Native Americans have a slightly higher rate of the disorder.

Question 2

The form of treatment that has been found to be most successful for individuals with intellectual disability is

Accepted Answer

A) interpersonal therapy. 
B) behavioral approach to skills training. 
C) medication. 
D) the cognitive approach to self-care activities.

Question 3

What is the typical response to medication that can be expected for an Alzheimer's patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Significant improvement that is fairly durable 
B) Significant and rapid improvements in most areas but temporary in some 
C) Temporary improvement in abilities 
D) Relief of physical but not cognitive symptoms

Question 4

Biological treatments of intellectual disability are currently

Accepted Answer

A) not a viable option. 
B) gaining popularity. 
C) under investigation by the NIH. 
D) effective but with significant side effects.

Question 5

Which treatment approach has been most clearly documented as benefitting children with problems with communication and socialization?

Accepted Answer

A) Pharmacological treatment 
B) Behavioral approaches 
C) School education 
D) Family systems therapy

Question 6

Cross-cultural research has indicated that autism is

Accepted Answer

A) universal across cultures and countries. 
B) predominantly found in the United States. 
C) predominantly found in Western cultures and countries. 
D) more common in wealthy countries.

Question 7

During the late stages of major neurocognitive disorder, the ________ probably experiences the greatest need for psychosocial treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) caregiver 
B) patient 
C) family 
D) healthcare provider

Question 8

Behavioral treatments for ADHD include all of the following strategies EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) social skills training. 
B) reinforcement programs involving rewards for good behavior. 
C) education programs for teaching families how to respond constructively to child's behaviors. 
D) education program for teaching children with ADHD how their behaviors are harmful.

Question 9

ADHD is estimated to occur in about ____% of school-age children worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 7

Question 10

Describe the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and discuss the controversy surrounding this diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Describe a typical treatment plan for a 10-year-old, mildly intellectually disabled girl. What are appropriate treatment goals? What treatment methods have been found to be successful to meet these goals?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The outcome for patients with neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is usually

Accepted Answer

A) death. 
B) slow recovery. 
C) stabilization at some level of greatly reduced cognitive ability. 
D) dependent on individual response to treatment.

Question 13

The amyloid plaques that accumulate in the brain of Alzheimer's disease patients are best described as

Accepted Answer

A) tangled, strand-like filaments. 
B) gummy protein deposits. 
C) plaques of dead nerve cells. 
D) mineral deposits.

Question 14

It is estimated that ________% of children in the United States are being treated for ADHD with stimulant medications.

Accepted Answer

A) 2.5 
B) 3.5 
C) 4.5 
D) 5.5

Question 15

When symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder occur with substance dependence, they are generally associated with

Accepted Answer

A) the toxic effects of the substances. 
B) a temporary impairment in brain functioning. 
C) permanent brain damage. 
D) poor diet and self-care behaviors.

Question 16

Of the following, which is NOT one of the potential consequences associated with caregiving for patients with major neurocognitive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Burnout 
B) Depression 
C) Contagion 
D) Elder abuse

Question 17

Approximately what percentage of individuals with ASD have intellectual disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A) 12 
B) 38 
C) 57 
D) 72

Question 18

The neurofibrillary tangles associated with Alzheimer's disease are best described as

Accepted Answer

A) tangled, strand-like filaments in the cortex. 
B) tangled, strand-like filaments throughout the nervous system. 
C) gummy protein deposits in the cortex. 
D) gummy protein deposits throughout the nervous system.

Question 19

Neurocognitive disorders typically cause impairment in all of the following primary abilities EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) memory. 
B) judgment. 
C) dreaming. 
D) language.

Question 20

Down syndrome is caused by

Accepted Answer

A) an extra 21st chromosome. 
B) a missing 21st chromosome. 
C) lack of oxygen at birth. 
D) unknown influences.

Exam 13: Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders