Question 1

An appropriate treatment goal for a child with autism is

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A)  resolution of all autistic symptoms by age 18.
B)  immediate cessation of ritualistic behaviors.
C)  development of normal social skills by age 18.
D)  reduction in tantrums and eventual development of some self-care activities.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease neurocognitive disorder typically appear between the ages of

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A)  40 and 50.
B)  50 and 60.
C)  60 and 70.
D)  70 and 80.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Fragile X syndrome

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A)  is caused by too many X chromosomes on a gene.
B)  is similar to Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.
C)  primarily affects males.
D)  all of these are correct.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Make a case for mandatory helmet laws for all motorcycle riders and a ban for contact sports in schools based on your knowledge of neurocognitive disorder due to traumatic brain injury.

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Question 5

In the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease, a phenomenon called "sundowner syndrome" occurs, in which cognitive disturbances tend to

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A)  improve as the day goes on.
B)  become worse toward evening.
C)  come and go during the course of the day.
D)  peak around mid-day.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is not a class of neurocognitive disorder?

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A)  Alzheimer's disease
B)  Frontotemporal degeneration
C)  Downs syndrome
D)  Traumatic brain injuryE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Delirium is estimated to be present in approximately __________% of older adults.

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A)  5
B)  10
C)  15
D)  20E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

One of the most common reasons that children are referred for mental health services in the United States is

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A)  ADHD.
B)  autism.
C)  pervasive developmental disorder.
D)  stuttering.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Describe the typical social difficulties that a child with ADHD might experience.

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Question 10

In contrast to patients with Alzheimer's disease dementia, patients with vascular neurocognitive disorder are more likely to have symptoms such as

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A)  abnormalities in walking or muscle weakness during early stages.
B)  abnormalities in walking or muscle weakness during late stages.
C)  memory impairment during the early stages.
D)  memory impairment during the late stages.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The authors of the textbook report an interview with a patient named Robert Edwards. Robert's lucid description of his internal experiences reflects

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A)  his delusional behavior.
B)  his limited cognitive abilities.
C)  abnormal sensory experiences.
D)  his highly logical and factual thinking.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

One theory about the development of Alzheimer's disease suggests that the formation of solid waxy proteins in the brain causes the disorder in a process similar to

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A)  cholesterol buildup in blood vessels causing cardiovascular disease.
B)  vascular spasms causing migraines.
C)  head trauma causing neuronal death.
D)  formation of scar tissue following an injury.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

One of the two major characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)  is impairment in social communication and interaction. The other one involves

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A)  restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior.
B)  below-average intelligence given the individual's age and education.
C)  below-average academic achievement given the individual's intelligence.
D)  significant perceptual deficits.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Research suggests that intervention for autism may be most effective for significant change in core symptoms if it begun

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A)  when children are very young.
B)  during adolescence.
C)  at puberty.
D)  in adulthood.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

In terms of the level of support that will be necessary for a child with autism, which factor is used as a predictor to determine the prognosis?

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A)  Age of onset
B)  Severity of initial symptoms
C)  Rate of symptom progression
D)  IQE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Teaching an individual with ASD to make a request by pointing to a picture of a cup when making a request for a drink, or using a computer tablet to play complete sentences when a button is pushed are examples of

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A)  rote behavior training.
B)  augmentative communication strategies.
C)  stimulus-response training.
D)  reactive-stimulus strategies.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Ken is a 12-year-old boy of average intelligence, as indicated by his IQ scores. He loves school and works hard on his homework. Ken earns an A in every subject except math, where he has been achieving grades in the C+ range. Which of the following statements is correct?

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A)  Ken does not appear to have a learning disorder, because his achievement is consistent with expectations based on his intelligence.
B)  Ken appears to have a math disorder because his math grade is so far below his other grades.
C)  Ken appears to have a math disorder because there is a discrepancy between his intelligence and his achievement in many subjects
D)  Ken does not appear to have a learning disorder, because he has shown that he can achieve when he wants to.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

The inattention symptom of ADHD is characterized by

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A)  careless mistakes.
B)  fidgeting.
C)  not waiting one's turn to answer questions.
D)  all of these are correctE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The main reason that it is so important to identify children with developmental disorders as early as possible is that

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A)  medications are most effective when administered at an early stage of the disorder.
B)  skill deficits can be identified and addressed before they impact later development.
C)  family functioning often declines as the developmental disorder progresses.
D)  children are more receptive to therapy when they are young.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

The cognitive reserve hypothesis suggests that

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A)  skills acquired through formal education help compensate for the early symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder.
B)  the more synapses a person develops throughout life, the more neuronal death is required before the person becomes impaired.
C)  individuals with Alzheimer's disease major neurocognitive disorder never had reserve neurons.
D)  Alzheimer's disease major neurocognitive disorder is caused by a lack of formal education.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 13: Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Which of the following is not a class of neurocognitive disorder?

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In contrast to patients with Alzheimer's disease dementia, patients with vascular neurocognitive disorder are more likely to have symptoms such as

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Fragile X syndrome

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Delirium is estimated to be present in approximately __________% of older adults.

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One theory about the development of Alzheimer's disease suggests that the formation of solid waxy proteins in the brain causes the disorder in a process similar to

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Research suggests that intervention for autism may be most effective for significant change in core symptoms if it begun

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Teaching an individual with ASD to make a request by pointing to a picture of a cup when making a request for a drink, or using a computer tablet to play complete sentences when a button is pushed are examples of

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In terms of the level of support that will be necessary for a child with autism, which factor is used as a predictor to determine the prognosis?

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Describe the typical social difficulties that a child with ADHD might experience.

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In the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease, a phenomenon called "sundowner syndrome" occurs, in which cognitive disturbances tend to

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