PSYC 3082 Final Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
*ADHD* - *Central features*
- Inattention, overactivity, & impulsivity
- Behavioral, cognitive, social, and academic impairments
- Have similar problems as adults
*Prevalence*
- Occurs in 5% of school-aged children
- Symptoms present around 3-4
- Boys outnumber girls 3:1
- Most commonly diagnosed in US
*ADHD Causes* - *Genetic Contributions*
- Runs in families
- DAT1- dopamine transporter gene
*Neurobiological Contributions*
- Smaller brain volume
- Inactivity of the frontal cortex and basal ganglia
- Abnormal frontal lobe development and functioning
*The role of toxins*
, - Food additives play small role
- Maternal smoking increases risk
*Psychosocial Contributions*
- Viewed negatively by others (frequent negative feedback)
- Foster low self-esteem
*Biological ADHD Treatment* - *Goal*
- To reduce impulsivity and hyperactivity and to improve attention
*Stimulant medications*
- Prescribed for 4 million American children
- Imipramine and clonidine
*Genes*
- May affect response to meds
- Some trial and error is necessary
*Effects of medication*
- Improve compliance, decrease negative behaviors
- Do not affect learning/academics directly
- Benefits are not lasting following discontinuation
*Behavioral and Combined Treatment of ADHD* - *Behavioral treatment*
- Reinforcement programs
- Parent training
Correct Answers
*ADHD* - *Central features*
- Inattention, overactivity, & impulsivity
- Behavioral, cognitive, social, and academic impairments
- Have similar problems as adults
*Prevalence*
- Occurs in 5% of school-aged children
- Symptoms present around 3-4
- Boys outnumber girls 3:1
- Most commonly diagnosed in US
*ADHD Causes* - *Genetic Contributions*
- Runs in families
- DAT1- dopamine transporter gene
*Neurobiological Contributions*
- Smaller brain volume
- Inactivity of the frontal cortex and basal ganglia
- Abnormal frontal lobe development and functioning
*The role of toxins*
, - Food additives play small role
- Maternal smoking increases risk
*Psychosocial Contributions*
- Viewed negatively by others (frequent negative feedback)
- Foster low self-esteem
*Biological ADHD Treatment* - *Goal*
- To reduce impulsivity and hyperactivity and to improve attention
*Stimulant medications*
- Prescribed for 4 million American children
- Imipramine and clonidine
*Genes*
- May affect response to meds
- Some trial and error is necessary
*Effects of medication*
- Improve compliance, decrease negative behaviors
- Do not affect learning/academics directly
- Benefits are not lasting following discontinuation
*Behavioral and Combined Treatment of ADHD* - *Behavioral treatment*
- Reinforcement programs
- Parent training
