Question 1

The DSM-IV TR had a classification for both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Asperger's disorder arguing that in the latter:

Accepted Answer

A)  children show no significant communication deficits. 
B)  in the first three years of life, children show underdeveloped cognitive skills. 
C)  children tend to have lower IQ scores. 
D)  children experience significant impairments in their language and social functioning.

Question 2

Nationwide, the number of children prescribed stimulant medications increased by _____ percent in the past two decades.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 to 100 
B)  75 to 150 
C)  100 to 200 
D)  200 to 300

Question 3

For which of the following reasons are African-Americans more likely than European Americans to develop neurocognitive disorder with vascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetic predisposition 
B)  Higher rates of hypertension and cardiovascular disease 
C)  Poor nutrition 
D)  Greater incidence of traumatic head injury

Question 4

The deterioration of language as seen in a neurocognitive disorder is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  amnesia 
B)  echolalia 
C)  palialia 
D)  aphasia

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Symptoms of ADHD disappear in young adulthood in about 75 percent of cases. 
B)  Adults with ADHD are at high risk for depression, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse. 
C)  Approximately 10 percent of children with ADHD develop a conduct disorder, abuse drugs, or violate the law. 
D)  According to an epidemiological study, ADHD is more likely to be diagnosed in adult females than adult males.

Question 6

The ApoE gene:

Accepted Answer

A)  helps the body create antibodies to defend against beta-amyloid protein. 
B)  has four versions, or alleles-e1, e2, e3, and e4. 
C)  with an e4 allele reduces an individual's genetic vulnerability to developing Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  regulates the protein that is involved in the transport of cholesterol through the blood.

Question 7

Phenylketonuria (PKU):

Accepted Answer

A)  helps the individual develop resistance against brain damage. 
B)  is not a genetically transmitted and occurs in about 50 in 1,000 births. 
C)  involves an inability to metabolize phenylalanine, an amino acid. 
D)  can lead to IQ levels between 75 and 100.

Question 8

Distinguish between penetrating head injuries and closed head injuries. Discuss the type of neurocognitive disorder that may affect athletes who sustain repeated blows to the head.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

After suffering two small strokes, Patricia's lab test revealed fatty deposits in the arteries, which blocked blood flow to her brain. She finds it difficult to organize and plan normal activities and is forgetting the names of her close friends. Which of the following is Patricia most likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease 
B)  Neurocognitive disorder due to vascular disease 
C)  Parkinson's disease 
D)  Neurocognitive disorder due to Huntington's disease

Question 10

In the DSM-5, all the pervasive developmental disorders have been subsumed under the new category of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  disintegrative disorder 
B)  autism spectrum disorder 
C)  neurological dysfunction disorders 
D)  pervasive neurological disorders

Question 11

A key communication issue autistic children experience is the tendency to repeat words they have heard, a condition known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  aphasia 
B)  echolalia 
C)  apraxia 
D)  aplasia

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  A gene on chromosome 20 is most consistently associated with Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  Family history studies suggest that 24 to 49 percent of first-degree relatives of a patient eventually develop the disease. 
C)  Twin studies of monozygotic and dizygotic twins have found very low concordance rates for all forms of neurocognitive disorder. 
D)  Family history studies suggest that 10 to 14 percent of first-degree relatives of a patient eventually develop the disease.

Question 13

"Sundowning" is a term used to indicate that:

Accepted Answer

A)  a person with neurocognitive disorder has better memory at night. 
B)  a person with neurocognitive disorder is expected to die soon. 
C)  a person's symptoms of delirium worsen at night. 
D)  a person's symptoms of delirium stabilize at night.

Question 14

According to research, which of the following treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is more likely to produce short-term improvements?

Accepted Answer

A)  A combination of two different types of drugs that are effective in treating ADHD 
B)  A combination of stimulant therapy and psychosocial therapy 
C)  Stimulant therapy alone 
D)  Behavioral therapy alone

Question 15

Mariposa tends to repeat words she hears her mother use. She also tends to reverse her pronouns using you instead of I and also has difficulty intonating pitch and tone. These speech patterns represent _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  aphasia 
B)  echolalia 
C)  apraxia 
D)  dyslexia

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between Alzheimer's disease and acetylcholine?

Accepted Answer

A)  The degree of cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease is not correlated with deficits in acetylcholine. 
B)  The degree of cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease is slightly correlated with the degree of deficit in acetylcholine. 
C)  The degree of cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease is significantly correlated with the degree of deficit in acetylcholine. 
D)  The degree of cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease is responsible for deficits in acetylcholine.

Question 17

Dimitri tends to move his body in a repetitive manner such as waving his hands. These behaviors sometimes are referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  rhythmic activities 
B)  self-stimulatory behaviors 
C)  recurrent performances 
D)  habitual routines

Question 18

Roughly _____ percent of children on the autism spectrum show at least moderate intellectual disability.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  33 
C)  50 
D)  66

Question 19

Perry has been diagnosed with profound intellectual disability. His treatment consists of behavioral therapy and drug treatments. His psychiatrist has prescribed risperidone which helps to:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase cognitive abilities. 
B)  reduce aggression and self-injurious behaviors. 
C)  decrease depressive and anxiety symptoms. 
D)  improve sleeping patterns.

Question 20

Some children perform stereotyped and repetitive behaviors using some parts of their body, such as incessantly flapping their hands or banging their head against a wall. These behaviors sometimes are referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer