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• Although not classified as developmental disorders, many psychological disorders can be considered developmental because they a. Appear early in life and change over the lifespan. b. Have a genetic component. c. Lack biological causes and are influenced by learning. d. Are unique to childre...

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PSYC 3082 Chapter 13 NEURO-DEVELOPMENTAL AND
NEURO-COGNITIVE DISORDERS Exam Q&As new update
2023/2024
 Although not classified as developmental disorders, many psychological disorders can be
considered developmental because they
a. Appear early in life and change over the lifespan.
b. Have a genetic component.
c. Lack biological causes and are influenced by learning.
d. Are unique to children.
ANSWER: a


 The major reason that developmental disorders are considered to be so serious in terms of
their capacity to disrupt later functioning is
a. The fact that medications used in children can have long-term effects.
b. The impact that they have on family functioning.
c. That the purely biological nature of developmental disorders leads to subsequent
developmental failures.
d. That failure to develop at one level is thought to inhibit later stages of development.
ANSWER: d


 Johnny is a two-year-old boy who has no motivation to interact with other people. His
absence of interest in people may also lead to severe deficits in his ability to
a. Eat and drink.
b. Think.

c. Communicate.
d. Walk.

ANSWER: c

,PSYC 3082 Chapter 13 NEURO-DEVELOPMENTAL AND
NEURO-COGNITIVE DISORDERS Exam Q&As new update
2023/2024

 The main reason that it is so important to identify children with developmental disorders as
early as possible is that
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.
ANSWER: b


 One of the most common reasons that children are referred for mental health services in the
United States is
a. ADHD.
b. Autism.

c. Pervasive developmental disorder.
d. Stuttering.

ANSWER: a


 In order to be diagnosed with ADHD, must be present.
a. hyperactive behavior that alternates with periods of distraction
b. either a pattern of inattention or a pattern of hyperactivity and impulsivity
c. both patterns of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity
d. none of the above
ANSWER: b

,PSYC 3082 Chapter 13 NEURO-DEVELOPMENTAL AND
NEURO-COGNITIVE DISORDERS Exam Q&As new update
2023/2024
 The inattention symptom of ADHD is characterized by

, PSYC 3082 Chapter 13 NEURO-DEVELOPMENTAL AND
NEURO-COGNITIVE DISORDERS Exam Q&As new update
2023/2024
a. Careless mistakes.
b. Fidgeting.

c. Not waiting one’s turn to answer questions.
d. all of the above
ANSWER: a


 Which of the following have been found to be a predictor of later behavior problems in
children with ADHD?
a. A specific genetic mutation
b. Low birth weight
c. Hostile home environment
d. All of the above
ANSWER: d


 ADHD is estimated to occur in about percent of adults.
a. 1
b. 3

c. 8
d. 14

ANSWER: b


 The ratio of boys to girls for ADHD is
a. About equal, or 1:1.
b. Approximately 2 boys to every 1 girl.

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