Question 1

The ability to perform "computer-like" mathematical calculations and other incredible skills that are sometimes associated with individuals with autism (such as seen in the character in the movie Rain Man) are

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A)  not typical of the disorder.
B)  a defining symptom of the disorder.
C)  fairly common but not present in every autistic individual.
D)  a complete myth and not possible for any autistic individual.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The cause of most Neurocognitive disorders is

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A)  the normal process of aging.
B)  brain dysfunction.
C)  alcohol/substances.
D)  medication side effects.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following have been found to be a predictor of later behavior problems in children with ADHD?

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A)  A specific genetic mutation
B)  Low birth weight
C)  Hostile home environment
D)  All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

The cognitive reserve hypothesis suggests that

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A)  skills acquired through formal education help compensate for the early symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder.
B)  the more synapses a person develops throughout life, the more neuronal death is required before the person becomes impaired.
C)  individuals with Alzheimer's disease major neurocognitive disorder never had reserve neurons.
D)  Alzheimer's disease major neurocognitive disorder is caused by a lack of formal education.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which disorder is associated with the formation of neurofibrillary tangles and neuritic plaque in the brain?

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A)  Huntington's disease
B)  Pick's disease
C)  Alzheimer's disease
D)  Creutzfeldt-Jacob diseaseE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Delirium,major neurocognitive disorder,and amnestic disorder typically develop

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A)  from complications of birth.
B)  as part of the normal aging process.
C)  in late adulthood.
D)  as temporary conditions.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

All of the following were previously types of pervasive developmental disorders,and now fall under the umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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A)  autistic disorder.
B)  Rett's disorder.
C)  Asperger's disorder.
D)  learning disorder.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Medication treatment for autism has been found to be

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A)  mildly effective.
B)  generally ineffective.
C)  generally effective.
D)  highly effective initially, though the benefits of medication decrease over time.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Sixty-year-old Fred has the typical early symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder.The fact that he has abnormalities in walking,and weakness in his limbs,suggests that his major neurocognitive disorder is

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A)  the Alzheimer's disease.
B)  influenced by a medication.
C)  due to multiple influences.
D)  the vascular type.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The drug Strattera (atomoxetine) appears effective for some children with ADHD and,according to recent research,does not cause the same ________ as stimulant medication when used in larger doses.

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A)  intolerance
B)  withdrawal symptoms
C)  "high"
D)  academic disturbanceE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

One of the most characteristic patterns for children with autism is that they are generally

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A)  disinterested in social situations.
B)  very intelligent.
C)  extremely talkative.
D)  hyperactive.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

In order to be diagnosed with ADHD,________ must be present.

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A)  hyperactive behavior that alternates with periods of distraction
B)  either a pattern of inattention or a pattern of hyperactivity and impulsivity
C)  both patterns of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity
D)  none of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

There are fewer studies on vascular  neurocognitive disorder because

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A)  it is less serious than Alzheimer's.
B)  of its lower incidence rates.
C)  its cause is clear.
D)  none of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder associated with substance dependence are most similar to the symptoms observed in

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A)  vascular major neurocognitive disorder.
B)  Alzheimer's disease
C)  Huntington's disease.
D)  HIV induced major neurocognitive disorder.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Impaired consciousness and cognition during the course of several hours or days is characteristic of

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A)  delirium.
B)  major neurocognitive disorder.
C)  Alzheimer's.
D)  amnestic disorder.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The symptoms of delirium tend to subside

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A)  very slowly, over the course of several years.
B)  relatively quickly, over the course of a few days or weeks.
C)  moderately slowly, over the course of several months.
D)  very slowly, if they ever subside at all.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Monte is a three-year-old boy recently diagnosed with autism.He appears completely unresponsive to his parents and shows no indication of any language development.Monte seems disinterested in communication of any kind and has significant rituals such as lining up his toys and realigning them every few minutes.He becomes hysterical if anyone interrupts his ritualistic activity.On an IQ assessment designed for very young children,Monte's score was extremely low.His prognosis is poor primarily because of

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A)  his lack of language acquisition and low IQ.
B)  his low IQ and early age of onset.
C)  the early age of onset and lack of language acquisition.
D)  his ritualistic behavior and disinterest in his parents.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is a type of amnestic disorder?

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A)  Briquet's syndrome
B)  Broca's aphasia
C)  Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
D)  None of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Research into the causes of Alzheimer's disease disorder indicates the influence of

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A)  multiple genes.
B)  a single gene.
C)  environmental toxins.
D)  high levels of aluminum.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Describe the symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder,delirium,and amnestic disorder,noting similarities and differences.What do the symptoms of each of these disorders have in common? What features are unique to each disorder?

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Which disorder is associated with the formation of neurofibrillary tangles and neuritic plaque in the brain?

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The cause of most Neurocognitive disorders is

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