Question 1

ADHD is characterized by clusters of behavior concerning hyperactivity,inattention,and:

Accepted Answer

ADHD is characterized by three main symptoms: hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. While cognitive and intellectual disabilities may coexist with ADHD, they are not part of its core symptoms. Hypervigilance is not a defining symptom of ADHD.

Question 2

An IQ score of 20-25 to 35-40 is categorized by the American Psychiatric Association as a ____ intellectual disability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An IQ score of 20-25 to 35-40...

Question 3

Women never really achieve either an equal or a positive status within classic Freudian theory.

Accepted Answer

Classic Freudian theory is known for its phallocentric perspective that places great importance on male development and devalues feminine qualities. Women are often reduced to their reproductive capacity and their psychological development is viewed as inferior to men's. As a result, women are not seen as achieving equal or positive status within classic Freudian theory.

Question 4

______ support refers to long-term,continuous support that usually occurs on a daily basis and affects major areas of life both at home and at work.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ support refers to long-term,continuous support that...

Question 5

The concept that refers to arranging the environmental context for people with intellectual disabilities so that it is as normal as possible is called:

Accepted Answer

Normalization is the concept of making the environment for people with intellectual disabilities as normal as possible. This includes providing them with opportunities to engage in everyday activities in the community, promoting independence and self-determination, and reducing the use of institutional settings. Community-based services and deinstitutionalization may be strategies used to achieve normalization, but they are not the same concept. Macro-based service is not a relevant option for this question.

Question 6

Research categorically supports the existence of Freud's theoretical constructs and the effectiveness of his recommended therapeutic method.

Accepted Answer

While Freud's theories and ideas did have a significant impact on the field of psychology, much of his work has been called into question and criticized by subsequent researchers and practitioners. Many aspects of his theories have been revised or rejected entirely. Additionally, there is mixed evidence regarding the effectiveness of his recommended therapeutic method, psychoanalysis, and it is not considered the primary form of therapy used by most practitioners today.

Question 7

People with intellectual disabilities tend to experience deficits in all of the following areas except:

Accepted Answer

People with intellectual disabilities typically experience deficits in language development, motivation, and self-regulation, but not necessarily in biological development.

Question 8

Which of the following is used to define intellectual disabilities:

Accepted Answer

Intellectual disabilities are characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which covers a range of everyday social and practical skills. These limitations must be present before the age of 18, not eight.

Question 9

The condition in which people are so inner-directed that they pay little or no attention to what occurs in the world outside them is called:

Accepted Answer

The condition described in the question, where individuals are so consumed by their own thoughts and inner world that they are oblivious to their surroundings, is a characteristic of autistic spectrum disorders. Choices A, B, and D do not accurately describe this condition.

Question 10

Which of the following is true:

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does forbid job and employment discrimination against people with disabilities. However, A, B, and C are all false: people with disabilities actually make up one of the largest minority populations in America, not the smallest; not all employers are required to provide universal access, only those that meet certain criteria under the ADA; and while the ADA has helped increase employment rates for people with disabilities, the actual percentage who are employed is closer to one-third, not two-thirds.

Question 11

Harter's research regarding children's self-esteem found which of the following:

Accepted Answer

Harter's research indicated that parents and classmates are significant influences on children's self-esteem.

Question 12

Repression was thought by Freud to be the defense mechanism through which a person escapes psychic pain associated with reality by unconsciously rejecting reality.

Accepted Answer

Repression, according to Freud, is a defense mechanism where a person unconsciously pushes away painful or unacceptable thoughts, feelings, and memories from conscious awareness, not necessarily rejecting reality itself.

Question 13

Approximately ______ percent of all school-age children are classified as having a learning disability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Approximately ______ percent of all school-age children...

Question 14

A Wechsler intelligence test score of _____ is considered average.

Accepted Answer

The average score on the Wechsler intelligence test is set to be 100, with a standard deviation of 15. Therefore, option B (100) is the correct choice for an average score.

Question 15

In Harter's exploration of self-worth:

Accepted Answer

Harter's research found that both younger and older children considered behavioral conduct to be the least important variable in determining self-worth.

Question 16

In sublimation,a person escapes psychic pain associated with reality by unconsciously rejecting reality.

Accepted Answer

Sublimation is a defense mechanism where unacceptable impulses are transformed into socially acceptable actions, not by rejecting reality but by channeling them into constructive activities.

Question 17

_____ intelligence involves intellectual abilities that emphasize verbal communication and involve the ability to learn from others in the social environment through education and interaction.

Accepted Answer

Crystallized intelligence involves acquired knowledge and skills, which are gained through education and experience, and it includes verbal abilities such as comprehension and the ability to read, write, and speak effectively.

Question 18

Freud believed that young girls experience an Oedipus complex during the phallic stage of psychosexual development: they fall sexually in love with their mother and hold an antagonistic view of their father.

Accepted Answer

Freud believed that young girls experience an Electra complex, where they develop sexual desire towards their father and harbor resentment towards their mother during the phallic stage of psychosexual development.

Question 19

The _____ area of giftedness involves the ability to be insightful,creative,perceptive,and imaginative.

Accepted Answer

The synthetic area of giftedness involves the ability to synthesize information and ideas in a creative and imaginative way, making new and original connections.

Question 20

The 1975 Education for All Handicapped Children Act (P.L.94-142):

Accepted Answer

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (P.L.94-142) mandates that special services be furnished to allow students to function in regular classrooms. It does not emphasize teaching children with learning and cognitive disabilities separately from the general school population. Additionally, it is still referred to as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act and has not been renamed the Individualized Education Act. While the act seeks to improve cognitive skills, it does not emphasize that the direct education approach be used over other approaches.

Quiz 3: Psychological Development in Infancy and Childhood