Diagnosis Class Review 2

Question 1

When people ask, “How come you can do it there, but not here?” — what does this reveal about ADHD?

Accepted Answer

ADHD is context-sensitive. Attention depends on interest & stimulation

Question 2

People with ADHD always struggle to pay attention, no matter what the task is.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Why might someone with ADHD be able to play video games for hours but struggle with schoolwork? Choose the best answer

Accepted Answer

ADHD involves difficulty regulating attention, not a lack of attention

Question 4

What is a potential issue when a child is given the same IQ test multiple times?

Accepted Answer

Practice effects

Question 5

What is required for diagnosing Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD)?(Choose the best answer)

Accepted Answer

Clinical assessment+standardized test of intellectual&adaptive functioning

Question 6

In which edition of the DSM was “Attention Deficit” first officially included?

Accepted Answer

DSM-3 (1980)

Question 7

What distinguishes people with ADHD in how they manage attention?

Accepted Answer

They can’t consistently focus without interest or urgency

Question 8

What does the Flynn Effect refer to?

Accepted Answer

Rising IQ scores over time in the general population

Question 9

Which cognitive areas are assessed when testing for IDD?

Accepted Answer

Reasoning, problem solving, planning, and abstract thinking

Question 10

Which of the following statements about ADHD is true?

Accepted Answer

ADHD has nothing to do with how smart a person is

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