ABNORMAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
COMPREHENSIVE SOLVED QUESTIONS AND
COMPLETE ANSWERS
◉ What is the typical IQ range for individuals with Down Syndrome?
Answer: Usually around 50; 100 is considered normal.
◉ What support do parents of children with Down Syndrome need?
Answer: Counseling to deal with physical and emotional concerns, as
well as direct instruction in various skills.
◉ What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Answer: A neurological condition that makes it difficult for
individuals to inhibit spontaneous responses.
◉ What is the gender ratio for ADHD diagnoses?
Answer: Boys are diagnosed 3-4 times more often than girls.
◉ What are some common characteristics of ADHD?
Answer: Poor short-term memory, daydreaming in class, and
difficulty with organization.
, ◉ What are the three subtypes of ADHD according to the DSM?
Answer: Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined
Inattentive and Hyperactive.
◉ What are some positive characteristics of children with ADHD?
Answer: Highly creative, enthusiastic, spontaneous, energized, and
tenacious.
◉ What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Answer: A range of complex brain development disorders
characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties,
and restricted behaviors.
◉ What is the prevalence of Autism in births?
Answer: Occurs in 1 in every 150 births, with some studies
suggesting as high as 1 in every 36 births.
◉ What are early symptoms of autism in infancy?
Answer: Poor nursing ability, lack of desire to be held, constant
crying or lack of crying.
◉ What are some common antisocial behaviors associated with
Conduct Disorder?
COMPREHENSIVE SOLVED QUESTIONS AND
COMPLETE ANSWERS
◉ What is the typical IQ range for individuals with Down Syndrome?
Answer: Usually around 50; 100 is considered normal.
◉ What support do parents of children with Down Syndrome need?
Answer: Counseling to deal with physical and emotional concerns, as
well as direct instruction in various skills.
◉ What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Answer: A neurological condition that makes it difficult for
individuals to inhibit spontaneous responses.
◉ What is the gender ratio for ADHD diagnoses?
Answer: Boys are diagnosed 3-4 times more often than girls.
◉ What are some common characteristics of ADHD?
Answer: Poor short-term memory, daydreaming in class, and
difficulty with organization.
, ◉ What are the three subtypes of ADHD according to the DSM?
Answer: Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined
Inattentive and Hyperactive.
◉ What are some positive characteristics of children with ADHD?
Answer: Highly creative, enthusiastic, spontaneous, energized, and
tenacious.
◉ What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Answer: A range of complex brain development disorders
characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties,
and restricted behaviors.
◉ What is the prevalence of Autism in births?
Answer: Occurs in 1 in every 150 births, with some studies
suggesting as high as 1 in every 36 births.
◉ What are early symptoms of autism in infancy?
Answer: Poor nursing ability, lack of desire to be held, constant
crying or lack of crying.
◉ What are some common antisocial behaviors associated with
Conduct Disorder?
