Molly is writing an article for her school newspaper about frequent causes of death in children in middle childhood. Which of the following is the most common cause?
- motor vehicle accidents
- drowning
- skin and lung cancers
- child abuse
Jana's doctor is treating her for ADHD. Which of the following treatment plans would her doctor most likely recommend to achieve better results?
- a combination of stimulant medication and sedatives
- primarily stimulant medication
- primarily behavior management
- a combination of stimulant medication and behavior management
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A disability in which children consistently show one or more of the following characteristics: (1) inattention, (2) hyperactivity, and (3) impulsivity.
A recent study revealed that peak thickness of the cerebral cortex occurs ________ in children with ADHD than in children without ADHD.
- in adulthood
- in infancy
- three years later
- two years earlier
Longitudinal Approach: A research strategy in which the same individuals are studied over a period of time, usually several years or more.
Anne, a 10-year-old girl, has been diagnosed with ADHD. Which of the following scenarios would have most likely caused this disability?
- Anne had a high birth weight.
- Anne has poor discipline at home.
- Anne was a victim of verbal and physical abuse during her childhood.
- Anne's mother smoked cigarettes and consumed alcohol frequently while pregnant.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): A cluster of abnormalities that appear in the offspring of some mothers who drink alcohol heavily during pregnancy.
Which of the following statements is true about ADHD in children?
- The sole cause of ADHD in children is damage to the brain during prenatal development.
- The number of children diagnosed and treated for ADHD has increased substantially in recent decades.
- Stimulant medication such as Ritalin is effective in improving the attention of children with ADHD to the levels seen in children without ADHD.
- Doctors recommend avoiding exercise in all forms for children with ADHD.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A disability in which children consistently show one or more of the following characteristics: (1) inattention, (2) hyperactivity, and (3) impulsivity.
Damon's teachers frequently complain that he disrupts his kindergarten class by fidgeting and moving about all the time. He does not pay any attention to what is being taught in class and behaves impulsively. Considering the presence of the tell-tale characteristics of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, Damon's pediatrician diagnosed him with ________ and put him on a combination of Ritalin and behavior therapy.
- ADHD
- OCD
- PTSD
- EMDR
Attention: The focusing of mental resources on select information.
________ is a disability in which children consistently show inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity over a period of time. Some children show a combination of these symptoms.
- ADHD
- OCD
- PTSD
- EMDR
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A disability in which children consistently show one or more of the following characteristics: (1) inattention, (2) hyperactivity, and (3) impulsivity.
What causes autism spectrum disorders?
- improper family socialization
- brain dysfunction with abnormalities in brain structure and neurotransmitters
- damage to the prefrontal cortex of the brain
- childhood immunizations
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): Also called pervasive developmental disorders, they range from the severe disorder labeled autistic disorder to the milder disorder called Asperger syndrome. Children with these disorders are characterized by problems in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors.
________ is a relatively mild autism spectrum disorder in which the child has relatively good verbal language skills, milder nonverbal language problems, and a restricted range of interests and relationships.
- Asperger syndrome
- Fragile X syndrome
- Down syndrome
- ICF syndrome
Asperger Syndrome: A relatively mild autism spectrum disorder in which the child has relatively good verbal language skills, milder nonverbal language problems, and a restricted range of interests and relationships.
Three-year-old Jared was taken to the doctor by his parents who were concerned by his seeming lack of attachment to those around him. Jared hardly spoke a word to his parents and would not respond when his parents called out to him. His parents arranged play dates with other children his age so that Jared could mingle with other kids and play with them. However, Jared would instead go to a corner and spend all day preoccupied with bouncing his ball. After a thorough investigation, his pediatrician diagnosed him with
- fragile X syndrome.
- ADHD.
- autistic disorder.
- ICF syndrome.
Autistic Disorder: A severe autism spectrum disorder that has its onset in the first three years of life and includes deficiencies in social relationships, abnormalities in communication, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.
________ is a severe developmental disorder that has its onset in the first three years of life and includes deficiencies in social relationships, abnormalities in communication, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.
- Asperger syndrome
- ADHD
- Autistic disorder
- ICF syndrome
Autistic Disorder: A severe autism spectrum disorder that has its onset in the first three years of life and includes deficiencies in social relationships, abnormalities in communication, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.