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1.6 Clinical Psychology Problem 6 Summary
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A good summary of problem 6 for course 1.6 on neurodevelopmental disorders, namely ADHD and autism spectrum disorder.
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1.
What are the 3 subtypes of ADHD?
Answer: 1. predominantly inattentive 2. predominantly hyperactive-impulsive 3. combined presentation
2.
What is ADHD?
Answer: a persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
3.
Before what age must ADHD symptoms have been present for a diagnosis to be made?
Answer: 12 years
4.
When ADHD persists into adulthood, which cognitive domain is most affected?
Answer: Intellectual functioning / IQ
5.
What percentage of children are diagnosed with ADHD?
Answer: 5%
6.
What is the percentage of children with ADHD that continue having it in adulthood?
Answer: 50%
7.
What 2 domains in a persons life are most affected by ADHD?
Answer: interpersonal relationships and academic performance
8.
Which chromosome has been linked with the development of ADHD?
Answer: chromosome 16
9.
Which symptoms of ADHD does a reduced frontal lobe help explain?
Answer: poor attention and behavioural inhibition
10.
Have individuals with ADHD been found to have a slower brain development?
Answer: yes
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