Using three examples compare and contrast the DSM-5 and the AAIDD descriptions of intellectual developmental disorders.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2Anxiety disorders often have comorbid disorders. One of the most likely is ____.
a. depression c. Tourette's disorder
b. schizophrenia d. borderline personality disorder
Question 3Using what is known about learning disorders, develop a brief public service announcement (3-4 sentences) highlighting the important aspects and/or misconceptions related to these disorders and what can be and should be done to help these youth.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 4The biological indicator for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) suggests ____.
a. a disruption of the prefrontal cortex's ability to modulate the response of the amygdala to threatening situations
b. a predominant role of genetic factors in the manifestation of GAD
c. unusually low activity of the anxiety circuit in the brain
d. awareness of the source of the anxiety by the person suffering from the disorder
Question 5Using what is known about the cause of intellectual developmental disorders, develop a brief public service announcement (3-4 sentences) highlighting what can be done to prevent and treat these disorders.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 6Dr. Nakamura thinks that his client might be suffering from generalized anxiety disorder. Which fact would rule out that diagnosis (make it impossible)?
a. The client worries over both minor and major problems and constantly feels on edge..
b. The client has experienced anxiety symptoms for almost exactly one month.
c. The client reports that the anxiety has interfered with her life activities.
d. The client's symptoms include physiological responses such as muscle tension.
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