PSYC 140 2026 COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL,
AND SOCIAL PROCESSES STUDY
COMPANION
◉Categorize the following symptoms as either a symptom of
Inattention or Hyperactivity-Impulsivity: Blurts out answers before
the question is fully asked. Answer: Hyperactivity-Impulsivity
◉True or false? ADHD diagnoses are supposed to factor in the
degree to which a child's behavior is more severe than other
children at the same age. Answer: True
◉True or false? It is currently hypothesized that drug use during
pregnancy may increase the likelihood of a child having ADHD.
Answer: True
◉__________ is the term that Piaget used for a child's ability to order
objects in a row. Answer: Seriation
◉True or false? Parents can help their children who have ADHD by
keeping a consistent routine and maintaining a clear schedule.
Answer: True
, ◉Ritalin, a common treatment for ADHD, is an example of a/an
[CHOOSE ONE: Stimulant, Opiate, Depressant] drug. Answer:
Stimulant
◉True or false? According to Piaget, children in the Concrete
Operational stage can use logic but still struggle with abstract
thought. Answer: True
◉Categorize the following symptoms as either a symptom of
Inattention or Hyperactivity-Impulsivity: Has great difficulty waiting
for his/her turn while playing games. Answer: Hyperactivity-
Impulsivity
◉True or false? Parent skills training for families of individuals with
ADHD can help teach parents to use rewards and consequences to
curb problem behavior. Answer: True
◉True or false? 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
◉True or false? Children whose parents divorced are more likely to
themselves get divorced, compared to other individuals. Answer:
True
AND SOCIAL PROCESSES STUDY
COMPANION
◉Categorize the following symptoms as either a symptom of
Inattention or Hyperactivity-Impulsivity: Blurts out answers before
the question is fully asked. Answer: Hyperactivity-Impulsivity
◉True or false? ADHD diagnoses are supposed to factor in the
degree to which a child's behavior is more severe than other
children at the same age. Answer: True
◉True or false? It is currently hypothesized that drug use during
pregnancy may increase the likelihood of a child having ADHD.
Answer: True
◉__________ is the term that Piaget used for a child's ability to order
objects in a row. Answer: Seriation
◉True or false? Parents can help their children who have ADHD by
keeping a consistent routine and maintaining a clear schedule.
Answer: True
, ◉Ritalin, a common treatment for ADHD, is an example of a/an
[CHOOSE ONE: Stimulant, Opiate, Depressant] drug. Answer:
Stimulant
◉True or false? According to Piaget, children in the Concrete
Operational stage can use logic but still struggle with abstract
thought. Answer: True
◉Categorize the following symptoms as either a symptom of
Inattention or Hyperactivity-Impulsivity: Has great difficulty waiting
for his/her turn while playing games. Answer: Hyperactivity-
Impulsivity
◉True or false? Parent skills training for families of individuals with
ADHD can help teach parents to use rewards and consequences to
curb problem behavior. Answer: True
◉True or false? 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
◉True or false? Children whose parents divorced are more likely to
themselves get divorced, compared to other individuals. Answer:
True
