Compare schizophrenia and the other psychotic disorders (schizophreniform, schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorder, folie deux, brief psychotic disorder) in terms of symptoms, duration, and outcome.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2The inattention symptom of ADHD is characterized by
a. careless mistakes.
b. fidgeting.
c. not waiting one's turn to answer questions.
d. all of the above
Question 3In order to be diagnosed with ADHD, ________ must be present.
a. hyperactive behavior that alternates with periods of distraction
b. either a pattern of inattention or a pattern of hyperactivity and impulsivity
c. both patterns of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity
d. none of the above
Question 4One of the most common reasons that children are referred for mental health services in the United States is
a. ADHD.
b. autism.
c. pervasive developmental disorder.
d. stuttering.
Question 5The main reason that it is so important to identify children with developmental disorders as early as possible is that
a. medications are most effective when administered at an early stage of the disorder.
b. skill deficits can be identified and addressed before they impact later development.
c. family functioning often declines as the developmental disorder progresses.
d. children are more receptive to therapy when they are young.
Question 6The 1970s experiment in which behavioral (or social learning) principles were applied to a traditional inpatient environment in the form of a token economy resulted in
a. more patients able to be discharged.
b. fewer patients able to be discharged.
c. more patients recovering from schizophrenia.
d. fewer patients recovering from schizophrenia.
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