Question 1

Boys diagnosed with ADHD outnumber girls by a ratio estimated as high as

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A) 2:1. 
B) 3:1. 
C) 5:1. 
D) 10:1.

Question 2

The most frequently prescribed types of medication for students with ADHD are

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A) depressants. 
B) mood enhancers. 
C) psychotropics. 
D) psychostimulants.

Question 3

Explain the difficulty students with ADHD have managing task switches and suggest three cognitive supports for transitioning from one activity to another.

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Question 4

Interpretive Exercise
Alex is a nine year-old boy in the fourth grade.He was described as "immature" by his kindergarten teacher,and there was some discussion about keeping him in kindergarten another year to allow him to "catch up." Because Alex was not behind his peers academically,his mother was opposed to this plan and Alex remained with his classmates.His first and second grade teachers reported that Alex was inattentive during class,he made many careless mistakes as he rushed to finish assignments,he was increasingly disorganized as demands were made on him to perform more independently (e.g. ,his book bag was "a mess"),he often failed to have all the materials necessary to complete tasks (e.g. ,he never seemed to have his own pencils),he was easily distracted by extraneous stimuli (like noises in the hall),and he seemed not to listen when teachers spoke directly to him.He also had great difficulty switching from one task to another throughout the day (e.g. ,he was slow to put aside unfinished work from one in-class assignment to begin work on the next assignment,and he interrupted the teacher's and other students' conversations repeatedly during the day).Alex's third grade teacher,Ms.Manno,suggested that he be assessed for ADHD.He was diagnosed as such,and began taking Ritalin.Ms.Manno also began using several behaviour management techniques and instructional strategies with Alex.For example,she taught Alex to keep track of paying attention on a self-monitoring form and rewarded him at the end of each day when he was able to check off that he had been paying attention for at least 90% of recording opportunities.
-The type of ADHD exhibited by Alex is hyperactivity-impulsivity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the characteristics of students with ADHD that may cause them to have difficulties with peers.

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Question 6

Describe how Ritalin works,despite its seemingly "paradoxical effect."

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Question 7

Each of the following conclusions about adults with ADHD have been documented EXCEPT

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A) they finish fewer years of formal schooling. 
B) they have more automobile accidents. 
C) those with co-existing conditions tend to have less positive outcomes. 
D) they have a higher divorce rate.

Question 8

According to Barkley,each of the following is a way that people with ADHD can exhibit problems with executive function EXCEPT

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A) they often have problems with short-term memory. 
B) they frequently have delayed inner speech. 
C) they have problems controlling emotions and arousal levels. 
D) they have difficulty analyzing problems.

Question 9

Interpretive Exercise
Alex is a nine year-old boy in the fourth grade.He was described as "immature" by his kindergarten teacher,and there was some discussion about keeping him in kindergarten another year to allow him to "catch up." Because Alex was not behind his peers academically,his mother was opposed to this plan and Alex remained with his classmates.His first and second grade teachers reported that Alex was inattentive during class,he made many careless mistakes as he rushed to finish assignments,he was increasingly disorganized as demands were made on him to perform more independently (e.g. ,his book bag was "a mess"),he often failed to have all the materials necessary to complete tasks (e.g. ,he never seemed to have his own pencils),he was easily distracted by extraneous stimuli (like noises in the hall),and he seemed not to listen when teachers spoke directly to him.He also had great difficulty switching from one task to another throughout the day (e.g. ,he was slow to put aside unfinished work from one in-class assignment to begin work on the next assignment,and he interrupted the teacher's and other students' conversations repeatedly during the day).Alex's third grade teacher,Ms.Manno,suggested that he be assessed for ADHD.He was diagnosed as such,and began taking Ritalin.Ms.Manno also began using several behaviour management techniques and instructional strategies with Alex.For example,she taught Alex to keep track of paying attention on a self-monitoring form and rewarded him at the end of each day when he was able to check off that he had been paying attention for at least 90% of recording opportunities.
-The procedure in which Ms.Manno taught Alex to use a "paying attention" form and rewarded him based on his behaviour is

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A) reward-based monitoring. 
B) contingency contracting. 
C) response cost self-management. 
D) contingency-based self-management.

Question 10

Most students with ADHD spend most of their time in which of the following settings?

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A) general education classroom 
B) special day school 
C) self-contained classroom 
D) resource room

Question 11

Interpretive Exercise
Alex is a nine year-old boy in the fourth grade.He was described as "immature" by his kindergarten teacher,and there was some discussion about keeping him in kindergarten another year to allow him to "catch up." Because Alex was not behind his peers academically,his mother was opposed to this plan and Alex remained with his classmates.His first and second grade teachers reported that Alex was inattentive during class,he made many careless mistakes as he rushed to finish assignments,he was increasingly disorganized as demands were made on him to perform more independently (e.g. ,his book bag was "a mess"),he often failed to have all the materials necessary to complete tasks (e.g. ,he never seemed to have his own pencils),he was easily distracted by extraneous stimuli (like noises in the hall),and he seemed not to listen when teachers spoke directly to him.He also had great difficulty switching from one task to another throughout the day (e.g. ,he was slow to put aside unfinished work from one in-class assignment to begin work on the next assignment,and he interrupted the teacher's and other students' conversations repeatedly during the day).Alex's third grade teacher,Ms.Manno,suggested that he be assessed for ADHD.He was diagnosed as such,and began taking Ritalin.Ms.Manno also began using several behaviour management techniques and instructional strategies with Alex.For example,she taught Alex to keep track of paying attention on a self-monitoring form and rewarded him at the end of each day when he was able to check off that he had been paying attention for at least 90% of recording opportunities.
-Alex would most likely benefit from an unstructured setting that would allow him to move about freely and keep him interested in his school work.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

About 52% of students with ADHD are served primarily in general education classrooms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Mike has exhibited the following symptoms for more than a year at home and in school: difficulty organizing tasks,avoids tasks that require sustained mental effort,easily distracted by external stimuli,forgetful of daily activities,often makes careless mistakes,and does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.The type of ADHD Mike has is probably

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

Question 14

About one-third of individuals diagnosed with ADHD in childhood will continue to have significant symptoms into adulthood.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are cautions concerning Ritalin EXCEPT

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A) it should not be prescribed at the first sign of a behavioural problem. 
B) the results for academic outcomes are unclear. 
C) proper dosage levels vary considerably. 
D) it is an over-the-counter substance with little chance of abuse.

Question 16

Describe the four components used in the assessment of ADHD

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Question 17

One neurotransmitter involved in sending messages between neurons and the brain that is found in abnormal levels in people with ADHD is

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A) histamine. 
B) dopamine. 
C) dexadrine. 
D) caladrine.

Question 18

Each of the following is a subdivision of ADHD according to the American Psychiatric Association's diagnostic manual EXCEPT

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

Question 19

Describe four ways that special and general education teachers can collaborate to serve students with ADHD.

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Question 20

The behaviour of one student is tied to the outcome of the whole group in a

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A) group consequence model. 
B) contingency-based self-monitoring model. 
C) group contingency model. 
D) consequence-based self-management model.

Exam 7: Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Boys diagnosed with ADHD outnumber girls by a ratio estimated as high as

The most frequently prescribed types of medication for students with ADHD are

Explain the difficulty students with ADHD have managing task switches and suggest three cognitive supports for transitioning from one activity to another.

Describe the characteristics of students with ADHD that may cause them to have difficulties with peers.

Describe how Ritalin works,despite its seemingly "paradoxical effect."

Each of the following conclusions about adults with ADHD have been documented EXCEPT

According to Barkley,each of the following is a way that people with ADHD can exhibit problems with executive function EXCEPT

Most students with ADHD spend most of their time in which of the following settings?

About 52% of students with ADHD are served primarily in general education classrooms.

About one-third of individuals diagnosed with ADHD in childhood will continue to have significant symptoms into adulthood.

All of the following are cautions concerning Ritalin EXCEPT

Describe the four components used in the assessment of ADHD

One neurotransmitter involved in sending messages between neurons and the brain that is found in abnormal levels in people with ADHD is

Each of the following is a subdivision of ADHD according to the American Psychiatric Association's diagnostic manual EXCEPT

Describe four ways that special and general education teachers can collaborate to serve students with ADHD.

The behaviour of one student is tied to the outcome of the whole group in a