Question 1

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
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.

Accepted Answer

The buildup of solid waxy proteins in the brain is similar to the buildup of cholesterol in blood vessels, which can lead to cardiovascular disease. In both cases, the accumulation of these substances can cause blockages and impair proper function.

Question 2

Describe the benefits and disadvantages of medication treatment versus nonmedication treatments for ADHD. Make sure to include discussion of the medications and therapy procedures used in the treatment of this disorder.

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Question 3

The major neurocognitive disorder experienced by HIV patients primarily affects areas of the brain in the
A)cortex.
B)hindbrain.
C)subcortex.
D)brain stem.

Accepted Answer

The major neurocognitive disorder experienced by HIV patients primarily affects areas of the brain in the subcortex. This includes the basal ganglia, which are responsible for motor control, as well as the white matter tracts that connect various parts of the brain. HIV-related neurological disorders can also impact the frontal lobe, which is associated with decision-making, planning, and other higher cognitive functions.

Question 4

The condition formerly called dementia pugilistica is diagnosed primarily in
A)baseball players.
B)boxers.
C)bowlers.
D)basketball players.

Accepted Answer

Dementia pugilistica, also known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), is a condition commonly found in boxers or those who have sustained repeated blows to the head, such as football players or hockey players. It is not primarily diagnosed in baseball, basketball or bowling players.

Question 5

Describe the typical causes of delirium and how it is treated.

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Question 6

A disturbance in the production or processing of language is known as
A)anoxia.
B)apraxia.
C)agnosia.
D)aphasia.

Accepted Answer

A disturbance in the production or processing of language is known as aphasia. Anoxia refers to a lack of oxygen in the body's tissues, apraxia refers to difficulties with motor planning, and agnosia refers to difficulty recognizing and identifying sensory stimuli.

Question 7

Which disorder is associated with the formation of neurofibrillary tangles and neuritic plaque in the brain?
A)Huntington's disease
B)Pick's disease
C)Alzheimer's disease
D)Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease is associated with the formation of neurofibrillary tangles and neuritic plaque in the brain. Huntington's disease is associated with the degeneration of specific brain regions, Pick's disease is a type of frontotemporal dementia, and Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease is a prion disease that affects brain tissue.

Question 8

Describe a typical treatment plan for a 10-year-old, mildly intellectually disabled girl. What are appropriate treatment goals? What treatment methods have been found to be successful to meet these goals?

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Question 9

The neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease are observed only
A)on MRI or CT brain scans.
B)on functional brain scans.
C)during an autopsy.
D)during an EEG examination.

Accepted Answer

Neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques can only be observed during an autopsy, making option C the correct answer. MRI or CT scans can detect structural changes in the brain, but they do not provide information about the presence of tangles and plaques. Functional brain scans, such as PET scans, can show changes in brain activity, but again, they cannot directly visualize tangles and plaques. EEG examinations measure brain wave activity and cannot detect structural changes.

Question 10

Describe the symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder and delirium. What do the symptoms of each of these disorders have in common? What features are unique to each disorder?

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Question 11

When symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder occur with substance dependence, they are generally associated with
A)the toxic effects of the substances.
B)a temporary impairment in brain functioning.
C)permanent brain damage.
D)poor diet and self-care behaviors.

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Question 12

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

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Question 13

Research into the causes of Alzheimer's disease disorder indicates the influence of
A)multiple genes.
B)a single gene.
C)environmental toxins.
D)high levels of aluminum.

Accepted Answer

Research has found that Alzheimer's disease is caused by multiple genes, which may interact with environmental factors such as lifestyle and toxin exposure. While there is some evidence linking high levels of aluminum to Alzheimer's, it is not considered a primary cause.

Question 14

Describe the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and discuss the controversy surrounding this diagnosis.

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Question 15

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 16

Explain the relationship that has been observed between formal education and the development of Alzheimer's disease. What theoretical and neurological explanations have been offered for this observation?

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Question 17

Describe a typical treatment plan for a newly diagnosed four-year-old boy with autism.

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Question 18

The amyloid plaques that accumulate in the brain of Alzheimer's disease patients are best described as
A)tangled, strand-like filaments.
B)gummy protein deposits.
C)plaques of dead nerve cells.
D)mineral deposits.

Accepted Answer

Amyloid plaques are gummy protein deposits that accumulate in the brain of Alzheimer's disease patients. They are formed by the accumulation of beta-amyloid proteins that clump together to form a sticky, insoluble substance.

Question 19

Discuss the DSM-5 criteria for intellectual disability and the controversy regarding descriptions of the different levels of this disorder.

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Question 20

The neurofibrillary tangles associated with Alzheimer's disease are best described as
A)tangled, strand-like filaments in the cortex.
B)tangled, strand-like filaments throughout the nervous system.
C)gummy protein deposits in the cortex.
D)gummy protein deposits throughout the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

Neurofibrillary tangles in Alzheimer's disease are intracellular tangles of abnormally phosphorylated tau protein. They are primarily found in the cortex of the brain and hippocampus, leading to neuronal death and neurodegeneration.

Quiz 13: Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

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

Describe the benefits and disadvantages of medication treatment versus nonmedication treatments for ADHD. Make sure to include discussion of the medications and therapy procedures used in the treatment of this disorder.

The major neurocognitive disorder experienced by HIV patients primarily affects areas of the brain in the

The condition formerly called dementia pugilistica is diagnosed primarily in

Describe the typical causes of delirium and how it is treated.

A disturbance in the production or processing of language is known as

Which disorder is associated with the formation of neurofibrillary tangles and neuritic plaque in the brain?

Describe a typical treatment plan for a 10-year-old, mildly intellectually disabled girl. What are appropriate treatment goals? What treatment methods have been found to be successful to meet these goals?

The neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease are observed only

Describe the symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder and delirium. What do the symptoms of each of these disorders have in common? What features are unique to each disorder?

When symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder occur with substance dependence, they are generally associated with

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

Research into the causes of Alzheimer's disease disorder indicates the influence of

Describe the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and discuss the controversy surrounding this diagnosis.

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.

Explain the relationship that has been observed between formal education and the development of Alzheimer's disease. What theoretical and neurological explanations have been offered for this observation?

Describe a typical treatment plan for a newly diagnosed four-year-old boy with autism.

The amyloid plaques that accumulate in the brain of Alzheimer's disease patients are best described as

Discuss the DSM-5 criteria for intellectual disability and the controversy regarding descriptions of the different levels of this disorder.

The neurofibrillary tangles associated with Alzheimer's disease are best described as