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Study Test Questions

This activity contains 20 questions.

	To be diagnosed as ADHD, a child must exhibit 6 of 9 symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity-impulsivity   before age 7 before age 5. before age 3. before age 9.

	The National Institute of Mental Health (2001) estimates ________school-age children can be diagnosed ADHD.   3-5% 7-9 % 1-3% 5-7 %

	Which of the following is an INACCURATE statement about Ritalin?   Ritalin helps moderate impulsivity. Ritalin reduces emotional responses. Ritalin's effect only impacts children with ADHD. Ritalin helps children and adults focus for a short time.

	Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for working with students with ADHD?   Recommend the appropriate dosage of Ritalin. Provide engaging, creative learning activities. Provide emotional support and understanding. Help students organize their work.

	Select the strategy that is LEAST appropriate to help a student with ADHD organize and structure their work.   Assist students in setting up notebooks for each subject. Administer tests and quizzes infrequently. Help students pan and break goals into short-term steps. Provide tools for planning such as a calendar.

	Select the characteristic that is NOT part of the IDEA definition of emotional disturbance.   A general pervasive mood of unhappiness. Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances. A general display of social maladjustment. An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors.

	Which of the following is NOT a condition listed in DSMIV-R as a disruptive behavior disorder?   Schizophrenia ADHD Oppositional Defiance Disorder Conduct Disorder

	Providing students labeled emotionally disturbed with cooperative learning activities, a rope course, and circles of support would most likely   help students develop and strengthen relationships and friendships. provide tools to express power and control. give students choices for structuring the classroom. provide a place for students to go in time of stress.

	Select the most accurate statement about children with Autism.   All children with Autism are aggressive. All children with Autism come from families that lack strong emotional bonds between parent and child. All children with Autism are nonverbal. All children with Autism have substantial problems in the area of communication.

	Richard, a boy with Autism, does not make eye contact, acknowledge smiles, or return handshakes.   This is an example of aggressive behavior. This is an example of lack of language development. This is an example of lack of social/communicative gestures. This is an example of preoccupation with objects or routines.

	The number of incarcerated, institutionalized, and medicated children is decreasing due to medical interventions.    True  False

	According to the text, a biological cause cannot be assumed for ADHD.    True  False

	Some states have passed laws prohibiting teachers from recommending parents get their children evaluated for ADHD.    True  False

	According to Wagner (1995), almost all (90%) of students labeled emotionally disturbed graduate from high school.    True  False

	Almost half of students labeled emotionally disturbed are educated in segregated educational settings.    True  False

	The criteria for ADHD addresses inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Give several examples of each of these characteristics that a teacher might observe in the classroom.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Explain the difference between externalizing disorders and internalizing disorders. Give several examples of each.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	The 3 inattentive states of hypo-focus, hyper-focus, and mixed-focus were discussed in the chapter. Define each state and give the classroom implications.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Discuss ways to build community and provide emotional support for students with emotional disturbance.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Discuss ways to collaborate with and support parents of students with emotional disturbance.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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