Question 1

Two key diagnostic features of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder include:
A) hyperactive symptoms and an ability to hyperfocus on interesting tasks
B) hyperactive symptoms and below average grades
C) difficulty focusing on tasks and hyperactive symptoms
D) difficulty focusing on tasks and an ability to hyperfocus on interesting tasks

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Applied behavior analysis
A) uses operant conditioning to teach age appropriate skills
B) focuses on reducing stimming
C) emphasizes natural reinforcement in the environment
D) uses visual tools to promote learning and comprehension

Accepted Answer

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) primarily uses operant conditioning techniques to teach age-appropriate skills by reinforcing desired behaviors.

Question 3

Hypoactive delirium involves
A) agitation, restlessness, delusions, and hallucinations
B) fatigue and changes in appetite or social functioning
C) both fatigue and restlessness/agitation
D) agitation and restlessness

Accepted Answer

Hypoactive delirium is characterized by symptoms such as fatigue, lethargy, and changes in social functioning, rather than agitation or restlessness.

Question 4

The most critical aspect of treating delirium is
A) Psychoeducation
B) Calm disposition of the counselor
C) Early detection
D) Relaxation exercises

Accepted Answer

Early detection is crucial in treating delirium because it allows for timely intervention to address the underlying causes and prevent complications.

Question 5

Stimming refers to
A) Repeating what is heard
B) Flapping the hands or rocking
C) Repeating quotes from books or movies
D) Obsessive ritualized behavior

Accepted Answer

Stimming refers to repetitive self-stimulatory behaviors, such as flapping the hands or rocking, that are often seen in individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Question 6

Narrative therapy for communication disorders
A) Involves sharing experiences and creating a new identity
B) Involves creating behavioral experiments
C) Involves increasing self-awareness and mindfulness
D) Involves speaking in anxiety-provoking situations

Accepted Answer

Narrative therapy focuses on helping individuals re-author their life stories, which involves sharing experiences and creating a new identity.

Question 7

An individual with intellectual disability usually presents with an IQ at or below 	, although it is no longer required for diagnosis in the DSM-5.
A) 60
B) 70
C) 80
D) 90

Accepted Answer

An IQ score of approximately 70 or below is typically associated with intellectual disability, although DSM-5 emphasizes adaptive functioning over strict IQ thresholds for diagnosis.

Question 8

The difference between neurocognitive major and minor disorders refers to the
A) Progression of the disorder
B) Number of symptoms
C) Amount of memory loss
D) Age of the client with the disorder

Accepted Answer

The answer of The difference between neurocognitive major and minor...

Question 9

Reminiscence therapy for neurocognitive disorders involves
A) Reliving memories by talking with a counselor
B) Identifying behavior patterns, relaxation, and pleasant event situations
C) Relaxation techniques, recording daily thoughts, and increasing socialization
D) Educating caregiver(s) on the disorder, treatment goals, and caregiver issues

Accepted Answer

Reminiscence therapy involves discussing past experiences and memories, often with the help of a counselor, to improve psychological well-being in individuals with neurocognitive disorders.

Question 10

In treating neurocognitive disorders, pleasant event situations refer to
A) Reminiscing about past happy memories
B) Identifying an enjoyable activity and increasing its frequency
C) Identifying an enjoyable activity and thinking about it at least twice per week
D) Increasing one's visitation in a nursing home

Accepted Answer

Pleasant event situations in treating neurocognitive disorders involve identifying enjoyable activities and increasing their frequency to enhance mood and cognitive function.

Question 11

Developmental coordination disorder refers to
A) Disturbance in attention, consciousness, language, thought processes, visuospatial abilities, orientation, and memory
B) Significant social communication impairments and restrictive and repetitive behavior, interests, or activities
C) Stuttering, pronunciation difficulties, omitting or distorting sounds
D) Difficulties in balance, manual dexterity, agility, and locomotion

Accepted Answer

Developmental coordination disorder is characterized by difficulties in motor skills, such as balance, manual dexterity, agility, and locomotion.

Question 12

The Specific Skills Approach in developmental coordination disorders focuses on
A) improving motor skills
B) sensory integration techniques
C) muscle-strengthening techniques
D) improving self esteem

Accepted Answer

The Specific Skills Approach in developmental coordination disorders primarily focuses on improving motor skills by targeting specific tasks and activities to enhance coordination and motor performance.

Question 13

Tourette's disorder involves
A) either motor or visual tics lasting for at least a year.
B) both motor and visual tics lasting for at least a year
C) either motor or visual tics that can be present for under one year.
D) tic symptoms that do not meet criteria for any of the above disorders

Accepted Answer

Tourette's disorder is characterized by both motor and vocal tics that have been present for at least a year.

Question 14

Stereotypic movements
A) cannot be suppressed
B) can be suppressed by distraction
C) can be suppressed by rehearsal therapy
D) can be suppressed by willpower

Accepted Answer

Stereotypic movements can often be suppressed by distraction, as engaging in other activities can redirect attention and reduce the occurrence of these movements.

Question 15

Which of the following therapies is based on the premise that tics are reinforced by positive or negative rewards for tick behavior:
A) Group therapy
B) Behavior therapy
C) Cognitive behavioral therapy
D) Behavioral activation therapy

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapy is based on the premise that tics are reinforced by positive or negative rewards for tick behavior.

Question 16

Communication disorders refer to
A) Disturbance in attention, consciousness, language, thought processes, visuospatial abilities, orientation, and memory
B) Significant social communication impairments and restrictive and repetitive behavior, interests, or activities
C) Stuttering, pronunciation difficulties, and omitting or distorting sounds
D) Difficulties in balance, manual dexterity, agility, and locomotion

Accepted Answer

Communication disorders specifically involve issues with speech and language, such as stuttering, pronunciation difficulties, and omitting or distorting sounds.

Question 17

Early intensive behavioral intervention
A) uses operant conditioning to teach age appropriate skills
B) focuses on reducing stimming behaviors
C) emphasizes natural reinforcement in the environment
D) uses visual tools to promote learning and comprehension

Accepted Answer

The answer of Early intensive behavioral intervention
A) uses operant conditioning...

Question 18

The TEACCH Method
A) uses operant conditioning to teach age appropriate skills
B) focuses on reducing stimming behaviors
C) emphasizes natural reinforcement in the environment
D) uses visual tools to promote learning and comprehension

Accepted Answer

The TEACCH Method primarily uses visual tools and structured teaching to promote learning and comprehension, especially for individuals with autism.

Question 19

In treating specific learning disorder, one prominent counselor consideration is:
A) Assessing for comorbid disorders
B) Reducing environmental distractions
C) Client's age and grade in school
D) Assessing for cultural factors

Accepted Answer

The answer of In treating specific learning disorder, one prominent...

Question 20

One counselor consideration in treating neurocognitive major and minor disorders includes:
A) Assessing for cultural factors
B) Examining a client's past development
C) Assessing for escalation of symptoms
D) Providing praise and encouragement

Accepted Answer

The answer of One counselor consideration in treating neurocognitive major...

Quiz 13: Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Two key diagnostic features of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder include:

Applied behavior analysis

Hypoactive delirium involves

The most critical aspect of treating delirium is

Stimming refers to

Narrative therapy for communication disorders

An individual with intellectual disability usually presents with an IQ at or below , although it is no longer required for diagnosis in the DSM-5.

The difference between neurocognitive major and minor disorders refers to the

Reminiscence therapy for neurocognitive disorders involves

In treating neurocognitive disorders, pleasant event situations refer to

Developmental coordination disorder refers to

The Specific Skills Approach in developmental coordination disorders focuses on

Tourette's disorder involves

Stereotypic movements

Which of the following therapies is based on the premise that tics are reinforced by positive or negative rewards for tick behavior:

Communication disorders refer to

Early intensive behavioral intervention

The TEACCH Method

In treating specific learning disorder, one prominent counselor consideration is:

One counselor consideration in treating neurocognitive major and minor disorders includes: