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exp lnrs ch 7 quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| According to the American Psychiatric Association, a child can be said to have ADHD if he or she has difficulties only at school but not in other environments. True or False? | False |
| Typically, teachers are not aware of a student with ADHD's medication use because it is considered a privacy violation. True or False? | False |
| Test of cognitive ability should be considered when identifying a student with ADHD. True or False? | True |
| Family stressors such as poverty or unsafe living conditions can exacerbate the symptoms of a child's ADHD. True or False? | True |
| The DSM-5 makes a conceptual distinctions between ADHD and conduct disorders. True or False? | True |
| There are no significant differences in the brains of individuals with ADHD and the brains of individuals without ADHD. True or False? | False |
| Educational supports specifically for children with hyperactivity and/or attention problems have existed since the late 1800s. True or False? | False |
| Food additives have been linked to increased hyperactive behavior. True or False? | True |
| Which of the following can increase engagement with academic tasks for students with ADHD? | Movement and other kinesthetic learning strategies |
| ___________ was coined in the early 20th century to described children with a cluster of symptoms including hyperactivity and inattention. | Strauss Syndrome |
| What class of medication is most often prescribed to children with ADHD? | Stimulants |
| The Daily Report Card is an example of an intervention designed to | Increase communication between school and home |
| Which of the following is NOT a symptom of ADHD as defined by the DSM-5? | Scores lower than average on standard test of cognitive ability |
| The primary difficulty for most children with ADHD occurs in which area of the Information Processing Model? | Executive function |
| Modifications to the general classroom curriculum using UDL strategies typically take place at what level of RtI? | Tier I |
| Why are boys more likely than girls to be identified as having ADHD? | Girls are more likely to display inattention without hyperactivity, making them easier to overlook |
| Kara's IEP requires that she work with a reading specialist to address the reading difficulties caused by her ADHD and LD. This intervention is an example of which tier of the RtI model? | Tier III |
| Which of the following is NOT true about students with ADHD? | They are more likely to be cognitively advanced |
| What evidence exists for a genetic cause of ADHD? | ADHD runs in families |
| The complex critical thinking tasks required by the CCSS are difficult for many students with ADHD because they | Have difficulty sustaining the attention required to tackle such tasks |
| Which of the following is NOT true regarding the prevalence of ADHD? | The numbers of students identified as ADHD is steadily dropping each year as prevention techniques are discovered |
| Prevalence estimates for ADHD range from _________ of school age children | 3-7 percent |
| IDEA 2004 classifies ADHD under which disability category? | Other Health Impairments |
| Why are medications that increase neurotransmitter production useful for students with ADHD? | Neurotransmitters increase the capacity for attending and controlling impulses |
| Which of the following is NOT true of individuals with ADHD as they move beyond secondary school? | They frequently find it impossible to complete college or enter a successful career |