PSYC 354 LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ___Quiz__6__Behavior_Disorders PRACTICE MATERIALS 2023.pdf | PSYC 354

PSYC354 / Quiz #6: Behavior Disorders

Question 1

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Children who display signs of inattentiveness and impulsivity could be diagnosed with

depression or generalized anxiety disorder instead of ADHD.

True

False

Question 2

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Which of the following statements is most likely true regarding the connection between

substance abuse and ADHD?

ADHD leads to substance abuse.

Adults who abuse substances are more likely to have displayed symptoms of ADHD in

childhood.

Adolescents and adults with ADHD are more at risk of abusing substances if their

symptoms of ADHD are not properly treated.

Adults with ADHD are more likely to crave substances that mimic the effects of stimulant

medication.

Question 3

2.5 / 2.5 pts

The marshmallow test is used to diagnosis ADHD in young children.

True

False

Question 4

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Dr. Samuelson specializes in research related to ADHD. Based on the most common deficits

found in ADHD, his research might focus on all of the following EXCEPT:

self-regulation.

executive function.

effortful control.

motor inhibition.

Question 5

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Dr. Jensen is consulting research on ADHD that would help her decide the best course of action

for her young patients. One example of longitudinal research that investigated various types of

interventions is the:

Russell Barkley’s ADHD Protocol.

Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

ADHD Multimethod Study.

Multimethod and Multisource Treatment of Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity

Disorder.

Question 6

2.5 / 2.5 pts

The authors of the text would most likely endorse which of the following statements

regarding the validity of the diagnosis of ADHD in children?

ADHD is clearly overdiagnosed, particularly in young boys and minority groups.

Parents often push for a diagnosis of ADHD rather than considering changes in parenting

strategies.

A diagnosis of ADHD should be considered in light of what is developmentally

appropriate for children.

The diagnosis of ADHD is often made too quickly and by individuals who are not

qualified to make such a diagnosis.

Question 7

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Research has clearly shown that environmental factors have a causal, not correlational,

relationship with the development of ADHD.

True

False

Question 8

2.5 / 2.5 pts

The authors of the text would assert that differential diagnoses are important for which of the

following reasons?

An accurate diagnosis leads to more effective funding sources.

Researchers must be able to recruit a child with a specific diagnosis to participate in

research.

An accurate diagnosis can lead to more effective interventions.

Diagnosticians must agree on a specific diagnosis in order to access appropriate

educational services.

Question 9

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Children with ADHD may be eligible for specialized educational services under which of these

acts?

SPED

Rehabilitative Education

Individuals with Disabilities Education

Children with ADHD

Question 10

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Adolfo has just been diagnosed with ADHD. It is likely that his pediatrician will first recommend

medication to control his symptoms of inattention and impulsiveness.

True

False

Question 11

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Long-term outcomes of ADHD have been categorized in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

developmental delay.

developmental zig zag.

continual display.

developmental decay.

Question 12

2.5 / 2.5 pts

A child who struggles with academic tasks that require planning and organization may have

deficits in executive functioning.

True

False

Question 13

2.5 / 2.5 pts

It can be assumed from the discussion on interventions for children with ODD or CD that in

order to be effective, interventions should include which of the following?

based on early identification

inclusive of all of a child’s environment

a strong parental component

all of the above

Question 14

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Dr. Vance is lecturing to his medical students about the evidence that children with conduct

disorders are[d1] more likely to have low levels of physiological arousal, are hyperactive to

threats associated with anger and have blunted sensitivity to negative consequences. Dr.

Vance’s lecture is addressing which factors associated with etiology of CD?

environmental

physiological

familial

cognitive

Question 15

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Dr. Nielsen is describing his research regarding social status of young children measured by peer

nomination. His research is likely to involve all of the following categories EXCEPT:

controversial children.

neglected children.

antisocial children.

popular children.

Question 16

2.5 / 2.5 pts

A child’s input should not be considered when making a diagnosis of CD since their perspective

on their behavior is generally invalid.

True

False

Question 17

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Felipe is participating in a group at school that emphasizes cognitive behavior strategies and

aims to help him in developing friendships with prosocial peers. When properly implemented,

this type of intervention has been shown to be effective in helping children who are displaying

behaviors related to ODD.

True

False

Question 18

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Oppositional defiant disorder is more prevalent in the United States than in other countries and

cultures.

True

False

Question 19

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Children who encourage each other to act in socially deviant ways have likely been encouraged

to do so by which of the following processes?

peer contagion

peer punishment

hazing

peer rejection

Question 20

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Vanessa is a 15-year-old whose mother enjoys shopping with her as well as sharing in the latest

gossip about Vanessa’s friends. She allows Vanessa to come home when she wishes and has

little expectations in terms of chores or homework. Their relationship could be an example of

which type of the following?

a vertical relationship

a parentified relationship

a horitzontal relationship

an egalitarian relationship

Question 21

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding physical and nonphysical

aggression in boys and girls?

Boys engage in more intense nonphysical aggression.

Girls engage in more frequent physical aggression.

Boys and girls both engage in physical and nonphysical aggression at the same frequency

and intensity.

Boys and girls both engage in physical and nonphysical aggression but at different rates

and intensity.

Question 22

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Dr. Nelson tells his psychology class that parents who are discipline inconsistently, engage in

explosive discipline, provide little supervision, and are inflexible in rules and consequences. Dr.

Nelson is likely lecturing on which of these models of ODD?

authoritarian parenting model

aggressive parenting model

priming model

coercion

Question 23

2.5 / 2.5 pts

Proponents of the coercion model would agree with which of the following statements

regarding how and why maladaptive behaviors continue over time in children with oppositional

defiant disorder?

Maladaptive behaviors continue as a result of parent’s ineffective methods of dealing

with a child’s misbehavior.

A child who is rejected by their peers is more likely to associate with peers who have

similar maladaptive behaviors, therefore reinforcing these behaviors.

The cycle of maladaptive and ineffective behaviors is sustained by multiple factors in the

environment, including peers, parents, and teachers.

A proponent of the coercion model would likely agree with all of these statements.

Question 24

2.5 / 2.5 pts

The pathway from ODD to CD can sometimes lead to the development of schizophrenia.

True

False

Quiz Score: 60 out of 60

Submission Details:

Time: 15 minutes

Current Score: 60 out of 60

Kept Score: 60 out of 60

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