CH. 5 ADHD EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What does IA stand for? - ANS Inattention
What are the 5 different behaviors that indicate one may have INATTENTION? - ANS a.
Problems with concentration, easily distracted
b. Appearing as if the child is not listening
c. Disorganization and forgetfulness
d. Failure to finish assignments, frequent change in activities
e. Difficulty persevering on a task even when child tries
Attention deficit includes deficits in one or more of: - ANS 1. attentional capacity
2. selective attention (distractibility)
3. sustained attention
Which is the primary deficit in ADHD? - ANS Sustained attention. Particularly for repetitive,
structured, and uninteresting tasks
What does HI stand for? - ANS Hyperactivity-Impulsivity
What is hyperactivity-impulsive behavior? - ANS Activity that is excessively energetic,
intense, inappropriate, and not goal directed
What do children with ADHD show more than other children when asked to sit still and
complete a classroom task? - ANS They show more motor activity
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, Children who are impulsive, may show difficulties with what? - ANS Cognitive impulsivity and
behavioral impulsivity, or both
What are 4 different behaviors that indicate one may have HYPERACTIVITY? - ANS a.
Fidgeting, difficulty staying seated when required
b. Moving, running, climbing about
c. Excessive talking
d. Appearing as if "driven by a motor"
What are 4 different behaviors that indicate one may have IMPULSIVITY? - ANS a. Difficulty
stopping on-going behavior
b. Difficulty awaiting turn
c. Inability to resist immediate gratification
d. Interrupting others' conversations
What does ADHD-PI stand for? - ANS Predominantly Inattentive Type - "Pure" attention
deficit
What are some indications that you have ADHD-PI? - ANS Drowsy, confused, "in a fog." May
co-morbid with learning disorders, slow processing speed, difficulties with info retrieval,
anxiety, and mood disorders
Which is less common and which is more common? ADHD-PI and ADHD-HI - ANS Less
common: ADHD-PI
More common: ADHD-HI
Debate on ADHD-PI - ANS Whether this should be thought as a separate disorder altogther
WHat does ADHD-C stand for? - ANS Combined type
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AND ANSWERS
What does IA stand for? - ANS Inattention
What are the 5 different behaviors that indicate one may have INATTENTION? - ANS a.
Problems with concentration, easily distracted
b. Appearing as if the child is not listening
c. Disorganization and forgetfulness
d. Failure to finish assignments, frequent change in activities
e. Difficulty persevering on a task even when child tries
Attention deficit includes deficits in one or more of: - ANS 1. attentional capacity
2. selective attention (distractibility)
3. sustained attention
Which is the primary deficit in ADHD? - ANS Sustained attention. Particularly for repetitive,
structured, and uninteresting tasks
What does HI stand for? - ANS Hyperactivity-Impulsivity
What is hyperactivity-impulsive behavior? - ANS Activity that is excessively energetic,
intense, inappropriate, and not goal directed
What do children with ADHD show more than other children when asked to sit still and
complete a classroom task? - ANS They show more motor activity
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, Children who are impulsive, may show difficulties with what? - ANS Cognitive impulsivity and
behavioral impulsivity, or both
What are 4 different behaviors that indicate one may have HYPERACTIVITY? - ANS a.
Fidgeting, difficulty staying seated when required
b. Moving, running, climbing about
c. Excessive talking
d. Appearing as if "driven by a motor"
What are 4 different behaviors that indicate one may have IMPULSIVITY? - ANS a. Difficulty
stopping on-going behavior
b. Difficulty awaiting turn
c. Inability to resist immediate gratification
d. Interrupting others' conversations
What does ADHD-PI stand for? - ANS Predominantly Inattentive Type - "Pure" attention
deficit
What are some indications that you have ADHD-PI? - ANS Drowsy, confused, "in a fog." May
co-morbid with learning disorders, slow processing speed, difficulties with info retrieval,
anxiety, and mood disorders
Which is less common and which is more common? ADHD-PI and ADHD-HI - ANS Less
common: ADHD-PI
More common: ADHD-HI
Debate on ADHD-PI - ANS Whether this should be thought as a separate disorder altogther
WHat does ADHD-C stand for? - ANS Combined type
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