PSYC210 / PSYC 210 Module 2:
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Abnormal Psychology | Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct -
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Classifications of Psychological Disorders
Question:
The ___ medication ___ may increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder in
the offspring of mothers taking this medication while pre
Answer:
epilepsy, Valproate
Question:
For causes for autism spectrum disorder, males are ____ likely to be diagnosed
than females
Answer:
four times more
,Question:
Individuals with ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) show
some combination of issues with ___, ____, and____.
Answer:
paying attention, impulsive behavior, and hyperactivity
Question:
The diagnostic criteria for ADHD indicate that diagnosis is based on a
Answer:
persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that
interferes with functioning or development
Question:
What are the two patterns that ADHD either falls into
Answer:
inattentive subtype, hyperactivity-impulsivity
,Question:
in ADHD, for the inattentive subtype, at least ___ of the diagnostics (and at
least ___ of them if diagnosing someone in adolescents or older)
Answer:
six, five
Question:
in ADHD, for the hyperactivity/impulsivity subtype, at least ____ of the
diagnostics must be observed in childhood (and at least ___ of them if
diagnosing someone in adolescents or older)
Answer:
six, five
Question:
Like with the other neurodevelopmental disorders, symptoms of ADHD
should be present
Answer:
prior to adolescence and should occur in multiple settings
, Question:
One key thing to remember regarding ADHD is
Answer:
developmental appropriateness
Question:
What are the two risk factors for developing ADHD
Answer:
very low birth weight, maternal smoking
Question:
Having a _____ relative with AHD elevates one's risk for having ADHD
Answer:
first-degree
Question:
What appears next in the DSM-5 after the neurodevelopmental disorders
Answer:
Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
(Latest Update )
Abnormal Psychology | Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct -
Portage Learning
Classifications of Psychological Disorders
Question:
The ___ medication ___ may increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder in
the offspring of mothers taking this medication while pre
Answer:
epilepsy, Valproate
Question:
For causes for autism spectrum disorder, males are ____ likely to be diagnosed
than females
Answer:
four times more
,Question:
Individuals with ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) show
some combination of issues with ___, ____, and____.
Answer:
paying attention, impulsive behavior, and hyperactivity
Question:
The diagnostic criteria for ADHD indicate that diagnosis is based on a
Answer:
persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that
interferes with functioning or development
Question:
What are the two patterns that ADHD either falls into
Answer:
inattentive subtype, hyperactivity-impulsivity
,Question:
in ADHD, for the inattentive subtype, at least ___ of the diagnostics (and at
least ___ of them if diagnosing someone in adolescents or older)
Answer:
six, five
Question:
in ADHD, for the hyperactivity/impulsivity subtype, at least ____ of the
diagnostics must be observed in childhood (and at least ___ of them if
diagnosing someone in adolescents or older)
Answer:
six, five
Question:
Like with the other neurodevelopmental disorders, symptoms of ADHD
should be present
Answer:
prior to adolescence and should occur in multiple settings
, Question:
One key thing to remember regarding ADHD is
Answer:
developmental appropriateness
Question:
What are the two risk factors for developing ADHD
Answer:
very low birth weight, maternal smoking
Question:
Having a _____ relative with AHD elevates one's risk for having ADHD
Answer:
first-degree
Question:
What appears next in the DSM-5 after the neurodevelopmental disorders
Answer:
Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
