Key Concepts in Abnormal Psychology for EPPP Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. Abnormal Psychology Study of psychological disorders and their treatment.
2. Licensing Exam Exam covering abnormal psychology knowledge for professionals.
3. DSM-5 Diagnostic manual for mental disorders, fifth edition.
4. Neurodevelopmental Dis- Disorders evident before school, impairing functioning.
orders
5. Intellectual Disability Deficits in reasoning and adaptive functioning.
6. Diagnostic Criteria Standards for diagnosing psychological disorders.
7. Standardized Intelligence Assess cognitive abilities using uniform tests.
Testing
8. IQ Score Standardized measure of intelligence, mean 100.
9. Adaptive Functioning Ability to meet daily living standards.
10. Conceptual Domain Academic skills like reading and math.
11. Social Domain Interpersonal skills and social judgment.
12. Practical Domain Self-care skills like hygiene and money management.
13. Severity of Intellectual Dis- Classified as mild, moderate, severe, or profound.
ability
14. Autism Spectrum Disorder Characterized by social interaction and communication deficits.
15. Restricted Repetitive Pat- Repetitive behaviors and limited interests in activities.
terns
16. Etiology Study of causes and origins of disorders.
,17. Prognosis Forecast of the likely outcome of a disorder.
18. Childhood-Onset Fluency Speech disorder attecting fluency in childhood.
Disorder
19. Attention-Deficit/Hyperac- Disorder marked by inattention and hyperactivity.
tivity Disorder
20. Specific Learning Disorder Impairment in specific academic skills.
21. Tic Disorders Involuntary movements or vocalizations.
22. Grading Technique Method for evaluating answer correctness during exams.
23. Practice Questions Sample questions to prepare for the licensing exam.
24. Autism Spectrum Disorder Disorder attecting speech and behavior development.
25. Echolalia Repetition of phrases or words spoken by others.
26. Pronoun Reversal Using incorrect pronouns in speech.
27. Repetitive Body Move- Actions like arm flapping or rocking.
ments
28. Narrow Interests Focus on specific topics or objects.
29. Delayed Language Devel- Late onset of speech and language skills.
opment
30. Significant Impairment Major diflculties in daily functioning.
31. Verbal Communication Ability to express thoughts through speech.
Skills
32. Comorbid Disorders Presence of additional disorders alongside Autism.
, 33. ADHD Diagnosis Criteria Requires six symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity.
34. Inattention Symptoms Includes impaired concentration and diflculty prioritizing.
35. Hyperactivity Symptoms Excessive movement or talkativeness, often declines with age.
36. Predominantly Inattentive Inattention without hyperactivity-impulsivity symptoms.
Presentation
37. Predominantly Hyperac- Hyperactivity-impulsivity without inattention symptoms.
tive-Impulsive Presentation
38. Combined Presentation Meets criteria for both inattention and hyperactivity.
39. Genetic Contribution Higher concordance in identical twins for Autism.
40. Brain Imaging Studies Link Autism to brain abnormalities in specific areas.
41. Prevalence of ADHD 5% of children and 2.5% of adults diagnosed.
42. Multi-Modal Treatment Study comparing medication and behavioral treatments.
Study
43. Methylphenidate Common stimulant medication for treating ADHD.
44. Parent-Child Relationship Influences severity and outcomes of ADHD.
45. Duration of Symptoms Symptoms must last at least six months.
46. Settings for Symptoms Symptoms must appear in at least two environments.
47. Stimulant medication Pharmacological treatment for ADHD symptoms.
48. Combined treatment Stimulant medication plus behavioral therapy.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. Abnormal Psychology Study of psychological disorders and their treatment.
2. Licensing Exam Exam covering abnormal psychology knowledge for professionals.
3. DSM-5 Diagnostic manual for mental disorders, fifth edition.
4. Neurodevelopmental Dis- Disorders evident before school, impairing functioning.
orders
5. Intellectual Disability Deficits in reasoning and adaptive functioning.
6. Diagnostic Criteria Standards for diagnosing psychological disorders.
7. Standardized Intelligence Assess cognitive abilities using uniform tests.
Testing
8. IQ Score Standardized measure of intelligence, mean 100.
9. Adaptive Functioning Ability to meet daily living standards.
10. Conceptual Domain Academic skills like reading and math.
11. Social Domain Interpersonal skills and social judgment.
12. Practical Domain Self-care skills like hygiene and money management.
13. Severity of Intellectual Dis- Classified as mild, moderate, severe, or profound.
ability
14. Autism Spectrum Disorder Characterized by social interaction and communication deficits.
15. Restricted Repetitive Pat- Repetitive behaviors and limited interests in activities.
terns
16. Etiology Study of causes and origins of disorders.
,17. Prognosis Forecast of the likely outcome of a disorder.
18. Childhood-Onset Fluency Speech disorder attecting fluency in childhood.
Disorder
19. Attention-Deficit/Hyperac- Disorder marked by inattention and hyperactivity.
tivity Disorder
20. Specific Learning Disorder Impairment in specific academic skills.
21. Tic Disorders Involuntary movements or vocalizations.
22. Grading Technique Method for evaluating answer correctness during exams.
23. Practice Questions Sample questions to prepare for the licensing exam.
24. Autism Spectrum Disorder Disorder attecting speech and behavior development.
25. Echolalia Repetition of phrases or words spoken by others.
26. Pronoun Reversal Using incorrect pronouns in speech.
27. Repetitive Body Move- Actions like arm flapping or rocking.
ments
28. Narrow Interests Focus on specific topics or objects.
29. Delayed Language Devel- Late onset of speech and language skills.
opment
30. Significant Impairment Major diflculties in daily functioning.
31. Verbal Communication Ability to express thoughts through speech.
Skills
32. Comorbid Disorders Presence of additional disorders alongside Autism.
, 33. ADHD Diagnosis Criteria Requires six symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity.
34. Inattention Symptoms Includes impaired concentration and diflculty prioritizing.
35. Hyperactivity Symptoms Excessive movement or talkativeness, often declines with age.
36. Predominantly Inattentive Inattention without hyperactivity-impulsivity symptoms.
Presentation
37. Predominantly Hyperac- Hyperactivity-impulsivity without inattention symptoms.
tive-Impulsive Presentation
38. Combined Presentation Meets criteria for both inattention and hyperactivity.
39. Genetic Contribution Higher concordance in identical twins for Autism.
40. Brain Imaging Studies Link Autism to brain abnormalities in specific areas.
41. Prevalence of ADHD 5% of children and 2.5% of adults diagnosed.
42. Multi-Modal Treatment Study comparing medication and behavioral treatments.
Study
43. Methylphenidate Common stimulant medication for treating ADHD.
44. Parent-Child Relationship Influences severity and outcomes of ADHD.
45. Duration of Symptoms Symptoms must last at least six months.
46. Settings for Symptoms Symptoms must appear in at least two environments.
47. Stimulant medication Pharmacological treatment for ADHD symptoms.
48. Combined treatment Stimulant medication plus behavioral therapy.
