Question 1

What involves the induction of bleeding, bruising or pain by means of intentional self-inflicted injury in order to improve mood or experience respite from painful feelings?

Accepted Answer

A)   non-suicidal self-injury
B)   reactive attachment disorder
C)   temper dysregulation disorder with dysphoria
D)   conduct disorderE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Youth with ____ display mood changes and distinct periods of elevated energy and activity that may involve diminished need for sleep, distractibility, talkativeness, or inflated self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A)   conduct disorder
B)   disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
C)   intermittent explosive disorder
D)   pediatric bipolar disorderE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Oscar has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. When his mother says, "Here's your cereal," Oscar says, "Here's your cereal." What symptom does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   splinter skills
B)   differential reinforcement
C)   echolalia
D)   corporaliaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which childhood disorder typically has the latest onset?

Accepted Answer

A)   autism spectrum disorder
B)   attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
C)   pediatric bipolar disorder
D)   enuresisE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

An effective intervention for adolescents who engage in repeated non-suicidal self-injury is ____, which teaches distress tolerance and emotional regulation skills.

Accepted Answer

A)   cognitive therapy
B)   behavioral modification
C)   psychodynamic analysis
D)   dialectical behavior therapyE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which central nervous system area is most associated with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)   the occipital lobe
B)   the prefrontal cortex
C)   the occipital lobe.
D)   the amygdalaE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which statement concerning oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)  is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is characterized by violence and other antisocial behaviors.
B)   It involves negativistic, argumentative, and hostile behavior but not serious violations of the rights of others.
C)   Its symptoms have little or no overlap with those of attention deficit/hyperactive disorders.
D)   It is an old category that is widely recognized around the world.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which category of childhood disorders is characterized by academic functioning that is substantially below that expected based on chronological age, measured intelligence, and age- appropriate education?

Accepted Answer

A)   learning disorder
B)   intellectual disability
C)   ADHD
D)   autism spectrum disorderE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which statement is correct about the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is more common among the lower socioeconomic classes.
B)   It is more common among European Americans than among Asian Americans.
C)   It is more common among boys than among girls.
D)   Around one percent of children in the United States are born with autism.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Compare and contrast the symptoms involved in the externalizing disorders of childhood: oppositional defiant disorder, and conduct disorder.

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Question 11

Your neighbor, whose daughter has been diagnosed with ADHD, asks your opinion of an article she just read in a popular magazine. According to the article, her daughter's ADHD symptoms are attributable to diet, and if chemical additives were cut out of her diet, her symptoms would decrease. What advice do you give your neighbor?

Accepted Answer

A)   You should tell your neighbor that research has not supported any connection between chemical additives and ADHD.
B)   You should tell your neighbor that the result of recent research is confounding and that the FDA recently agreed to respond to public concerns and hold a hearing about the effect of chemical additives.
C)   You should tell your neighbor that research has found that chemical additives cause ADHD.
D)   You should tell your neighbor that little research has actually been done to explore the connection between chemical additives in food and ADHD.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Which disorder is characterized by chronic irritability and severe mood disturbance, including recurrent episodes of temper triggered by common childhood stressors such as interpersonal conflict or being denied a request?

Accepted Answer

A)   conduct disorder
B)   oppositional defiant disorder
C)   disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
D)   intermittent explosive disorderE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which psychiatric disorder of childhood is characterized by recurrent episodes of temper that occur approximately twice weekly for at least three months?

Accepted Answer

A)   intermittent explosive disorder
B)   conduct disorder
C)   oppositional defiant disorder
D)   antisocial personality disorderE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Males with fragile X syndrome are at higher risk of ____ than are members of the general population.

Accepted Answer

A)   communication difficulties
B)   anxiety disorder
C)   post-traumatic stress disorder
D)   low motivationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

What is one difficulty in diagnosing ADHD in preschool children?

Accepted Answer

A)   Co-occurrence with specific and social phobias is common.
B)   Parents are more indulgent of their children's behavior before they begin school.
C)   Recurrent verbal rage makes communication and assessment difficult.
D)   There is great variability in the attentional skills and energy level of preschoolers.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Professor Waddell's class discusses the controversy of medicating children who have been diagnosed with ADHD. Professor Waddell says, "The controversy continues about the 'quick fix' nature of the medication prescribed to children and the tendency to use medication without first attempting psychotherapy or home/academic interventions. Another part of the controversy is the need to test the medications prescribed for youths on youths. Additionally, parents are concerned about the legislation that permits schools to require that all children be evaluated for ADHD. Because of this controversy, medication prescriptions for children and adolescents have dramatically decreased." With respect to Professor Waddell's statement, it is correct to say that a controversy exists concerning ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the 'quick fix' nature of the medication that is prescribed to children
B)   legislation that permits schools to require that all children be evaluated for ADHD
C)   the need to test the medications prescribed for youths on youths
D)   medication prescriptions for children and adolescents have dramatically decreasedE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Etiologies of intellectual disabilities (ID)  differ depending on the level of intellectual impairment. Mild ID is often ____ and more severe ID is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   idiopathic; related to genetic factors, brain abnormalities, or brain injury
B)   related to genetic factors, brain abnormalities, or brain injury; idiopathic
C)   related to genetic factors; related to brain injury
D)   parental neglect; attachment problemsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Sam is chronically getting in trouble at school. He fights with other boys, has destroyed school property, and cheats on his assignments. Sam also has been arrested by the local police for setting fires and stealing. Sam most likely would be diagnosed with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   antisocial personality disorder
B)   conduct disorder
C)   temper dysregulation disorder with dysphoria
D)   oppositional defiant disorderE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Which statement about treating attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD)  is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stimulant medication usually reduces attention span but leads to improved social behavior.
B)   Stimulant medication is prescribed in about 32% of cases.
C)   Modeling, parent training, and classroom contingency management programs have been far superior to drug therapy in effectiveness.
D)   Stimulant medication is prescribed to approximately 69% of children who have been diagnosed with ADHD.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Dr. Branch tells his pregnant patient, "Because you are 38 years old, we strongly recommend amniocentesis to see whether there is a normal number of chromosomes in your baby." What disorder is Dr. Branch concerned about?

Accepted Answer

A)   phenylketonuria (PKU) 
B)   nongenetic biogenic retardation
C)   Down syndrome
D)   fetal alcohol syndromeE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 15: Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Which childhood disorder typically has the latest onset?

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Etiologies of intellectual disabilities (ID) differ depending on the level of intellectual impairment. Mild ID is often and more severe ID is .

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Oscar has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. When his mother says, "Here's your cereal," Oscar says, "Here's your cereal." What symptom does this illustrate?

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Males with fragile X syndrome are at higher risk of ____ than are members of the general population.

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Which statement is correct about the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder?

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Which psychiatric disorder of childhood is characterized by recurrent episodes of temper that occur approximately twice weekly for at least three months?

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What is one difficulty in diagnosing ADHD in preschool children?

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Which category of childhood disorders is characterized by academic functioning that is substantially below that expected based on chronological age, measured intelligence, and age- appropriate education?

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Which central nervous system area is most associated with ADHD?

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Sam is chronically getting in trouble at school. He fights with other boys, has destroyed school property, and cheats on his assignments. Sam also has been arrested by the local police for setting fires and stealing. Sam most likely would be diagnosed with ____.

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Dr. Branch tells his pregnant patient, "Because you are 38 years old, we strongly recommend amniocentesis to see whether there is a normal number of chromosomes in your baby." What disorder is Dr. Branch concerned about?

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Which disorder is characterized by chronic irritability and severe mood disturbance, including recurrent episodes of temper triggered by common childhood stressors such as interpersonal conflict or being denied a request?

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Which statement about treating attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) is accurate?

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Youth with ____ display mood changes and distinct periods of elevated energy and activity that may involve diminished need for sleep, distractibility, talkativeness, or inflated self-esteem.

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An effective intervention for adolescents who engage in repeated non-suicidal self-injury is ____, which teaches distress tolerance and emotional regulation skills.

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Which statement concerning oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is true?

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Oscar has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. When his mother says, "Here's your cereal," Oscar says, "Here's your cereal." What symptom does this illustrate?

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Which central nervous system area is most associated with ADHD?

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Dr. Branch tells his pregnant patient, "Because you are 38 years old, we strongly recommend amniocentesis to see whether there is a normal number of chromosomes in your baby." What disorder is Dr. Branch concerned about?

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Which statement about treating attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) is accurate?

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