Question 1

______ syndrome is the most form of intellectual developmental disorder.

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Question 2

______ disorder is characterized by difficulty in social interactions and communication, as well as the tendency to display stereotypical behaviors or repetitive behaviors.

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Question 3

Theory of ______ refers to the ability to understanding other people by inferring their desires or beliefs.

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Question 4

The ______ syndrome refers to the fact that some people with autism spectrum disorder have special abilities in art, music, calculation, or memory.

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Question 5

People with autism spectrum disorder are often good at understanding the rules and patterns underlying the structure of objects and events; that is, they are good at an ability called ______.

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Question 6

Suppose an infant is (1) excited to explore his environment, (2) upset when its mother leaves, and (3) happy when its mother returns. This infant's behavior is BEST described as ______.

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Question 7

Briefly describe how the DSM-5 diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder differs from corresponding diagnoses in the DSM-IV. How does the revision of the DSM-IV diagnoses relate to the distinction between categorical and dimensional approaches to diagnosis?

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Question 8

What processes and brain structures are involved in the processing of social information, and what do these processes tell us about the role of social skills in our lives?

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Question 9

It is widely recognized that people with autism spectrum disorder display deficits in communication and social behavior. It is perhaps less often noted that in some areas, their abilities may surpass those of people without autism spectrum disorder. Draw off what you have learned to support this statement. Very generally, how do the enhanced abilities of those with autism spectrum disorder lend credence to an evolutionary approach to psychopathology?

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Question 10

Compare and contrast (1) reactive attachment disorder and (2) disinhibited social engagement disorder, then (1) conduct disorder and (2) oppositional defiant disorder.

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Question 11

Complete the table with brief phrases to identify Ainsworth's attachment styles and to describe the behavior of each style in the different phases of the strange situation paradigm. The "secure" attachment style has been identified for you to orient you to the task.

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Question 12

Sandy, a middle-aged woman, recently posted this status update: "In 13 days, Ty turns 13: I will officially be a parent of a teenager!" Describe two broad trends in brain development during adolescence, and suggest how these changes may be reflected in Ty's behavior.

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Question 13

Describe the steps involved in imitation learning.

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Question 14

Jaden is in the fourth grade and has been diagnosed with ADHD. His parents would like to hear your thoughts on how Jaden might be treated. What would you tell them? What specific things might you tell Jaden's parents to try at home?

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Question 15

A chromosomal abnormality called ______ syndrome is more severe and 1.5 to 2 times more prevalent among males than among females.

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Question 16

Most people with ADHD have a combination of the ______ subtype and the hyperactive-impulsive subtype.

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Question 17

Among children, ______ disorder is marked by anger, stubbornness, and disobedience but not aggressive or destructive behavior.

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Question 18

Describe the possible causes of intellectual developmental disorder.

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Quiz 5: Disorders of Childhood