Which statement about the diagnosis of childhood disorders using the DSM-5 is accurate?

Which statement about the diagnosis of childhood disorders using the DSM-5 is accurate?
 
  a. Clinicians no longer have to decide whether behaviors are inappropriate or excessive to diagnose childhood disorders.
  b. In the latest edition, there are only seven diagnostic categories, so many children's problems are lumped together in overlapping categories.
  c. In the latest edition, the criteria have become very strict, so there has been a dramatic decrease in the number of children diagnosed.
  d. To determine if a child has an actual psychological disorder, clinicians consider the child's age, developmental level, environmental factors, and symptoms that cause significant impairment in daily functioning over an extended period of time.

Question 2

Ross wants to develop a comprehensive program for treating children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Among the many characteristics of the program that he should include is ____.
 
  a. parent involvement
 b. psychodynamic therapy
  c. relaxation techniques
 d. structured discipline

Question 3

Which mother would be at highest risk for giving birth to a child with Down syndrome?
 
  a. Anna, who is Hispanic
 b. Bonnie, who is African American
  c. Corina, who is European
 d. Darla, who is Anglo American

Question 4

A researcher reports that in a long-term follow-up of comprehensive, early intervention and treatment with high-functioning autistics, many improved and exhibited self-sufficiency and reasonable functioning, although odd behaviors remained. The researcher's report sounds ____.
 
  a. unimpressive since most autistics improve without treatment
 b. the same as reports of changes that occur with drug therapy alone
  c. unrealistically optimistic
 d. quite realistic

Question 5

The parents of a child with autism spectrum disorder ask you for advice on the best treatment to eliminate the child's repetitive behaviors and improve his ability to verbalize. What is the best advice?
 
  a. Drug treatment has been the most effective approach for both symptoms.
 b. No treatment has been very effective for these symptoms.
 c. Behavior modification has been used effectively for both symptoms.
 d. Behavior modification has been used effectively to reduce repetitive behaviors, but nothing has been effective in improving verbalization.

Question 6

Which of the following is true with respect to the use of drug therapy for treating autism?
 
  a. Use of the antipsychotic medication Haloperidol has been discontinued because it has too many side effects.
  b. The hyperactivity drug Ritalin has been found to be helpful in alleviating many autism symptoms.
 c. Only two medications, the antipsychotics risperidone and aripiprazole, have received FDA approval for the treatment of autism.
  d. SSRIs have been helpful and very effective in decreasing anxiety, repetitive behaviors, and impulsivity.

Question 7

Children who develop autism spectrum disorder have an innate vulnerability that is triggered by ____.
 
  a. stress
 b. environmental toxins
  c. down syndrome
 d. social isolation