EPPP Abnormal Psychology UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers

EPPP Abnormal Psychology UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The DSM-IV is diagnostic system that uses a __________&___________. a)polythetic &
multiaxial b)polythetic and categorical c) categorical & dimensional d)categorical & multiaxial -
CORRECT ANSWER -c


This requires an individual to present with only a subset of characteristics from a larger list. a)
categorical criteria set b)multiaxial set c)polythetic criteria set d) dimensional criteria set -
CORRECT ANSWER -c


To account for diagnostic heterogeneity, most diagnoses include what?a) categorical criteria set
b)multiaxial set c)polythetic criteria set d) dimensional criteria set - CORRECT
ANSWER -c


acute vs. chronic a)past 5 months vs past year b)past 6 months versus past year c) past 3 months
versus past year d) past 2 months versus past year. - CORRECT ANSWER -c


-5% is explained by heritability factors
- at least 50% & up to 75% is caused by exposure to toxins and/or damage done during prenatal
development. Etiology of a) autisim b)ADHD c)conduct disorder d) mental retardation. -
CORRECT ANSWER -d


symptoms include-IQ < or = 70 on an individually administered IQ test (2 SD below mean),
impaired adaptive functioning in 2 or more areas, onset prior to 18 years of age. a) autisim
b)ADHD c)borderline mental retardation d) mental retardation. - CORRECT ANSWER -
d


What is the percentage of mild versus moderate MR in the population? a)mild 10, mod 85, 95
mild/mod b) 95 mild mod, 85 mild, 10 mod c) 95 mild, 10 mod, 85 mild/mod - CORRECT
ANSWER -b

,Mild MR is functionally equivalent to what cognitive level? a)4rd grade b)5 grade c)10 grade
d)6th grade - CORRECT ANSWER -d


Moderate MR is functionally equivalent to what cognitive level?a)2rd grade b)1 grade
c)preschool d)3th grade - CORRECT ANSWER -a


According to the DSM, which pervasive developmental disorder has the worst prognosis? a)
autisim b)ADHD c)borderline mental retardation d) mental retardation. - CORRECT
ANSWER -a


Impaired social interactions, impaired communication, restricted/repetitive behavior, onset of
symptoms prior to age 3

a)asbergers b)ADHD c)borderline mental retardation d) autisim - CORRECT ANSWER -
d


all of the following are linked to the etiology of autism EXCEPT: a)elevated levels of dopamine
and serotonin b)enlarged ventricles c)lower than normal activity in the caudate nucleus,
d)smaller than normal cerebellum - CORRECT ANSWER -C


Better prognosis for autism is associated with all of the following EXCEPT: a)early onset of
symptoms b)late onset of symptoms c)IQ in mild retarded range or higher. d)communication
skills by age 5 or 6. - CORRECT ANSWER - a)


What percentage of autistic children are functionally mute by age 5? a)20 b)40 c)50 d)80 -
CORRECT ANSWER -c


head growth deceleration, loss of hand skills and coordination, loss of social interest following a
period of normal development for 5 months or more, occurs more often in females than males
age of onset: 5 months: a) autism b)asbergers c)Rett's d)disintegrative disorder - CORRECT
ANSWER -C

, Specific pattern of developmental regression at least 2 areas (language, social skills, motor skills)
regression usually occurs after age 2: a) autism b)asbergers c)Rett's d)disintegrative disorder -
CORRECT ANSWER -d


Severely impaired social interactions
-repetitive behaviors, interests, and activities without significant impairments in language,
cognition, or self-help skills: a) autism b)asbergers c)Rett's d)disintegrative disorder -
CORRECT ANSWER -b



What makes Aspergers different from autism? - CORRECT ANSWER - Onset of speech
delays are mild for Aspergers; profound for autism
Aspergers: cognitively intact; autism: 50% of all autistic children are MR


Asperger's prognosis? a)poor b)good c) 50% don't develop language d)severly impaired -
CORRECT ANSWER -b


frequent fidgeting or squirming in seat; often leaves seat at inappropriate times; frequently runs
or climbs in inapprropriate situatios; frequent difficulty in playing quietly; excessive talking;
often interrupts or intrudes on others.
a)Attention-deficit/inattentive b)Attention-deficit/hyperactivity-impulsive c) conduct disorder
d)Attention-deficit/combined type - CORRECT ANSWER -b


difficulty sustaining attention to tasks or play activities; not listening when spoken to directly;
failing to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties; easily distracted by extraneous stimuli; often
forgetful: a)Attention-deficit/inattentive b)Attention-deficit/hyperactivity-impulsive c) conduct
disorder d)Attention-deficit/combined type - CORRECT ANSWER -a


Etiology of ADHD include abnormalities in a)cerebellum, ventricles, abnormal levels of
norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine b)levels of dopamine, caudate nucleus c)caudate
nucleus, globus pallidus and prefrontal cortex d) caudate nucleus, prefrontal cortex, cerebellum,
ventricles - CORRECT ANSWER -c