Question 1

Why would it be incorrect to say that individuals diagnosed with learning disorders are not intelligent?
A)It would confuse learning disorders with intellectual disability.
B)The concept of learning disorder has absolutely nothing to do with intelligence.
C)Learning disorders can be diagnosed in people of below average, average, or above average intelligence.
D)Learning disorders are only diagnosed in people of high intelligence.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Behavioral treatments for ADHD include all of the following strategies
A)Social skills training
B)Reinforcement programs involving rewards for good behavior
C)Education programs for teaching families how to respond constructively to child's behaviors
D)Education program for teaching children with ADHD how their behaviors are harmful.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Ron is a nine-year-old boy recently diagnosed with ADHD.His parents have chosen a combined approach to treatment,which will most likely involve
A)new experimental medications and behavior therapy.
B)no medication, but a combination of behavioral therapy and parent training.
C)medication such as Ritalin and behavior therapy.
D)medication such as Ritalin and psychoanalysis.

Accepted Answer

The most common treatment approach for ADHD is a combination of medication such as Ritalin, and behavior therapy. While some parents may choose to forego medication and try a combination of behavioral therapy and parent training, medication is often an important component of treatment for many children with ADHD. Experimental medications or psychoanalysis are less commonly used in the treatment of ADHD.

Question 4

All of the following were previously types of pervasive developmental disorders,and now fall under the umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
A)autistic disorder.
B)Rett's disorder.
C)Asperger's disorder.
D)learning disorder.

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Question 5

It is estimated that ________ children in the United States are being treated for ADHD with stimulant medications.
A)1 million
B)2 to 3 million
C)20 million
D)50 million

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2.7 million children in the United States aged 6-17 were being treated for ADHD with medication in 2016. This number has been steadily increasing over the years, with an estimated 2-3 million children currently being treated with stimulant medications.

Question 6

Which learning disorder affects approximately 4 to 10 percent of the population?
A)Written expression
B)Oral communication
C)Mathematics
D)Reading

Accepted Answer

Reading disorder, also known as dyslexia, affects approximately 4 to 10 percent of the population. It is a specific learning disability that affects a person's ability to read accurately and fluently, and can also impact their reading comprehension and spelling abilities.

Question 7

Recent research has shown that
A)ADHD naturally resolves itself over the lifespan.
B)ADHD is caused by a single gene called DAT 1.
C)the brain of children with ADHD is 3 to 4 percent smaller than children without ADHD.
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Recent research has found that children with ADHD have a smaller brain volume, ranging from 3 to 4 percent less than those without ADHD. However, ADHD does not necessarily resolve itself over the lifespan, and it is not caused by a single gene.

Question 8

Samantha is a sixth-grade girl who has great difficulty in school.She pays attention and works hard but appears to have trouble remembering facts and concepts that she has read.Before we can determine whether Samantha has a learning disability,it is most important to know her
A)family history.
B)social skills.
C)math skills.
D)IQ.

Accepted Answer

in order to determine whether Samantha has a learning disability, it is important to first rule out any possible issues with her cognitive abilities, which can be measured through an IQ test.

Question 9

All of the following are problems observed to result from learning disorders
A)Low employment.
B)School drop-out.
C)Drug abuse.
D)Suicidal thoughts and attempted suicide.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The drug Strattera (atomoxetine)appears effective for some children with ADHD and,according to recent research,does not cause the same ________ as stimulant medication when used in larger doses.
A)intolerance
B)withdrawal symptoms
C)"high"
D)academic disturbance

Accepted Answer

The sentence states that Strattera does not cause the same "high" as stimulant medication, indicating that the drug does not have the same potential for abuse or addiction. Options A, B, and D are not mentioned in the sentence and do not accurately describe the comparison being made between Strattera and stimulant medication.

Question 11

Treatment for learning disorders generally involves
A)stimulant medication.
B)educational remediation.
C)family therapy.
D)cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Accepted Answer

Educational remediation involves specialized instruction, accommodations, and tools (such as assistive technology) to help individuals with learning disorders overcome their specific challenges and improve their academic skills. Stimulant medication is primarily used to treat symptoms of ADHD, which is a common comorbidity with learning disorders but is not a direct treatment for the learning disorder itself. Family therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy may be useful in addressing any emotional or behavioral issues that may be complicating the learning disorder, but they are not direct treatments for the learning disorder.

Question 12

Non-medication treatments for ADHD usually involve
A)Interpersonal and family therapy.
B)behavioral programs and parent training.
C)brief, inpatient treatment at a specialty hospital.
D)cognitive-behavioral therapy and diet control.

Accepted Answer

Non-medication treatments for ADHD often involve behavioral programs and parent training to help support and manage a child's behavior. Interpersonal and family therapy may also be helpful in addressing underlying emotional or relational issues that may be contributing to ADHD symptoms. Cognitive-behavioral therapy may also be used to teach children coping skills and strategies. Diet control may be a factor, but it is not typically considered a primary non-medication treatment for ADHD. Brief, inpatient treatment at a specialty hospital is a more extreme option and is not typically used as a first-line treatment for ADHD.

Question 13

Alvin is a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with a mathematics disorder.His treatment plan will most likely involve
A)teaching him different strategies to compensate for areas where he has difficulty.
B)stimulant medication.
C)developing an educational plan that exempts him from mathematics requirements.
D)placing him in a school for learning disordered children.

Accepted Answer

Teaching Alvin different strategies to compensate for areas where he has difficulty is the best choice for his treatment plan because it can help him improve his mathematical skills and build his confidence. This approach is more effective than exempting him from mathematics requirements or placing him in a separate school, which may isolate him from his peers and limit his opportunities for growth. Stimulant medication is not typically used to treat mathematics disorders.

Question 14

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be diagnosed with ADHD?
A)Bo, a 10-year-old boy
B)Leah, an 8-year-old girl
C)Jamal, a 26-year-old man
D)Roana, a 50-year-old woman

Accepted Answer

ADHD is typically diagnosed in childhood and is more common in males than in females. Therefore, Bo, a 10-year-old boy, is the most likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.

Question 15

Regarding gender differences in childhood ADHD,studies suggest that
A)It is a different disorder when it occurs in boys from when it occurs in girls
B)It manifests in the same way in boys and girls, but is much more common in boys
C)It manifests somewhat differently in boys and girls
D)It only occurs in boys, as most girls' ADHD symptoms are not clinically significant

Accepted Answer

Studies suggest that ADHD manifests somewhat differently in boys and girls. Boys are more likely to exhibit hyperactivity and impulsivity, while girls may present with more internalizing symptoms, such as anxiety and depression. However, it is still considered the same disorder in both genders. It is not true that ADHD only occurs in boys, as many girls also exhibit clinically significant symptoms.

Question 16

Recent research has demonstrated all of the below regarding ADHD's causes
A)It is considered to be highly influenced by genetics with a relatively small role played by environmental influences.
B)It is related to interactions among  multiple genes
C)It appears be related to the neurotransmitter dopamine.
D)It is primarily due to physical brain damage.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

ADHD is estimated to occur in about ____ percent of school-age children worldwide.
A)2
B)4
C)5
D)7

Accepted Answer

ADHD is estimated to occur in about 5% of school-age children worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This means that out of 100 school-age children, about 5 of them are likely to have ADHD. It is important to note that ADHD can occur in both children and adults, and it is commonly diagnosed in both.

Question 18

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 math,where he has been achieving grades in the C+ range.Which of the following statements is correct?
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.

Accepted Answer

Ken's achievement in math is consistent with his intelligence, so he does not appear to have a learning disorder.

Question 19

A learning disorder is defined as
A)performance in reading, writing, or math substantially below the level predicted by the individual's age, IQ, and education.
B)an IQ score below 70
C)a substandard IQ score in comparison to the individual's family and educational background.
D)the existence of a neurological deficit that interferes with the individual's ability to assimilate new information.

Accepted Answer

A learning disorder is characterized by substantial difficulties in one or more areas of academic performance (reading, writing, or math) that are not due to other causes such as lack of intelligence or access to education. The term "substantially below the level predicted by the individual's age, IQ, and education" is a key component of the definition of a learning disorder. Options B, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of a learning disorder.

Question 20

Given the available intervention strategies for learning disorders,the method that probably has the best chance of actually removing the learning disorder is
A)the development of better study skills.
B)efforts to develop compensatory cognitive skills.
C)remediation of the processing problem.
D)improving overall intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The remediation of the processing problem is probably the intervention strategy that has the best chance of actually removing the learning disorder. This involves directly addressing the underlying cognitive or neurological issue that is causing the learning difficulty, rather than simply compensating for it or improving study habits. While improving study skills, developing compensatory cognitive skills, and improving overall intelligence may all be helpful in mitigating the effects of a learning disorder, they are unlikely to completely eliminate it.

Quiz 13: Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Why would it be incorrect to say that individuals diagnosed with learning disorders are not intelligent?

Behavioral treatments for ADHD include all of the following strategies

Ron is a nine-year-old boy recently diagnosed with ADHD.His parents have chosen a combined approach to treatment,which will most likely involve

All of the following were previously types of pervasive developmental disorders,and now fall under the umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

It is estimated that ________ children in the United States are being treated for ADHD with stimulant medications.

Which learning disorder affects approximately 4 to 10 percent of the population?

Recent research has shown that

Samantha is a sixth-grade girl who has great difficulty in school.She pays attention and works hard but appears to have trouble remembering facts and concepts that she has read.Before we can determine whether Samantha has a learning disability,it is most important to know her

All of the following are problems observed to result from learning disorders

The drug Strattera (atomoxetine) appears effective for some children with ADHD and,according to recent research,does not cause the same ________ as stimulant medication when used in larger doses.

Treatment for learning disorders generally involves

Non-medication treatments for ADHD usually involve

Alvin is a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with a mathematics disorder.His treatment plan will most likely involve

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be diagnosed with ADHD?

Regarding gender differences in childhood ADHD,studies suggest that

Recent research has demonstrated all of the below regarding ADHD's causes

ADHD is estimated to occur in about ____ percent of school-age children worldwide.

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 math,where he has been achieving grades in the C+ range.Which of the following statements is correct?

A learning disorder is defined as

Given the available intervention strategies for learning disorders,the method that probably has the best chance of actually removing the learning disorder is