PSYC 140 EXAM 5 WITH ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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1. Categorize the following symptoms as either a symptom of inattention or
hyperactivity-impulsivity:
Frequently forgets things - ANSWER ✓ Inattention
2. T/F: it is currently hypothesized that drug use during pregnancy may
increase the likelihood of a child having ADHD. - ANSWER ✓ True
3. Ritalin, a common treatment for ADHD, is an example of which type of
drug:
A. stimulant
, B. opiate
C. depressant - ANSWER ✓ A. stimulant
4. T/F: the effects of divorce on a child are partly dependent on the child's
temperament and other social situations in the child's life. - ANSWER ✓
True
5. While movies may portray popular children as being obnoxious,
research finds that children in this peer status tend to be skilled in what
area? - ANSWER ✓ Social skills
6. What is the most probable reason for why ADHD is typically diagnosed
during the early elementary years? - ANSWER ✓ Because children are
now placed in a classroom setting, where inattentive and
hyperactive/impulsive behaviors become more obvious.
7. Describe the cultural critique of Piaget's theory of cognitive
development. What is the issue? - ANSWER ✓ Piaget's theory of
cognitive development focuses on the assumption that children's
abilities naturally unfold, which supports the "nature" theory. However,
current research shows that culture, education, and social interaction
play a large part in a child's cognition. Piaget did not emphasize these
important factors; therefore, children from cultures that do not have a
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) | LATEST
(2026/2027) UPDATED VERSION |
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{JUST RELEASED}
1. Categorize the following symptoms as either a symptom of inattention or
hyperactivity-impulsivity:
Frequently forgets things - ANSWER ✓ Inattention
2. T/F: it is currently hypothesized that drug use during pregnancy may
increase the likelihood of a child having ADHD. - ANSWER ✓ True
3. Ritalin, a common treatment for ADHD, is an example of which type of
drug:
A. stimulant
, B. opiate
C. depressant - ANSWER ✓ A. stimulant
4. T/F: the effects of divorce on a child are partly dependent on the child's
temperament and other social situations in the child's life. - ANSWER ✓
True
5. While movies may portray popular children as being obnoxious,
research finds that children in this peer status tend to be skilled in what
area? - ANSWER ✓ Social skills
6. What is the most probable reason for why ADHD is typically diagnosed
during the early elementary years? - ANSWER ✓ Because children are
now placed in a classroom setting, where inattentive and
hyperactive/impulsive behaviors become more obvious.
7. Describe the cultural critique of Piaget's theory of cognitive
development. What is the issue? - ANSWER ✓ Piaget's theory of
cognitive development focuses on the assumption that children's
abilities naturally unfold, which supports the "nature" theory. However,
current research shows that culture, education, and social interaction
play a large part in a child's cognition. Piaget did not emphasize these
important factors; therefore, children from cultures that do not have a
