ADHD Core Characteristics and Criteria Quiz

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What are the two well-documented categories under which key symptoms of ADHD fall?

Attentional capacity and distractibility

Inattention and impulsivity

Inattention and hyperactivity (correct)

Hyperactivity and impulsivity

Which type of attention deficit in children with ADHD is described as the inability to sustain attention, particularly for repetitive, structured, and less enjoyable tasks?

Selective attention

Attentional capacity

Distractibility

Sustained attention/vigilance (correct)

What type of behavior is characterized by fidgeting and difficulty staying seated in children with ADHD?

Emotional impulsivity

Impulsivity

Hyperactivity (correct)

Cognitive impulsivity

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cognitive impulsivity in children with ADHD?

Need for supervision Signup and view all the answers

What do behavioral impulsivity and emotional impulsivity include in children with ADHD?

Quickness to anger and irritability Signup and view all the answers

In children with ADHD, what is the inability to control immediate reactions or to think before acting referred to as?

Impulsivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Parent Management Training (PMT)?

Enhancing parenting skills Signup and view all the answers

Which training is aimed at helping children appraise and interact with situations in a prosocial manner?

Problem Solving Skills Training (PSST) Signup and view all the answers

What does Multisystemic Therapy (MST) target in teens?

Reducing long-term rates of criminal behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is key to preventing conduct problems in children according to the text?

Awareness and education Signup and view all the answers

Which program has been designed to prevent the development of antisocial behavior in high-risk children?

Fast Track program Signup and view all the answers

In which chapter do depressive and bipolar disorders get discussed?

Chapter 10 Signup and view all the answers

Which three factors are important to consider when examining antisocial behaviors in children?

Age, gender, and severity Signup and view all the answers

What are the three key dimensions of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in children?

Negative affect, defiance, and vindictiveness Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between childhood-onset and adolescent-onset Conduct Disorder (CD)?

Childhood-onset CD is more likely to be chronic and serious, while adolescent-onset is less severe. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of children with Conduct Disorder (CD) are estimated to later develop Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD)?

40% Signup and view all the answers

What are the key characteristics of the 'callous and unemotional' (CU) interpersonal style associated with a subgroup of children with Conduct Disorder?

Lack of guilt, empathy, and emotions; display of narcissism and impulsivity; and lack of behavioral inhibition Signup and view all the answers

What are some common cognitive and verbal deficits associated with Conduct Disorder in children?

The text does not provide information about cognitive or verbal deficits associated with Conduct Disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is the most successful treatment for depression in adolescents?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescent Depression (IPT-A)?

Improving interpersonal communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 disorders?

Bipolar 1 involves mania, while Bipolar 2 involves hypomania Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of Bipolar Disorder in youths?

Rare, affecting 0.5-2.5% of youths Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a common comorbidity with Bipolar Disorder?

Mood and anxiety disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is believed to be a cause of Bipolar Disorder in children?

Genetic vulnerability combined with environmental factors Signup and view all the answers

How can depression impact a child's academic functioning?

Depression can lead to lower test grades and performance, even without learning disabilities or low IQ. Signup and view all the answers

How does depression affect a child's cognitive biases and distortions?

Depression has a negative impact on a child's selective attentional biases, self-worth, and ruminations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical age of the first suicide attempt for youth with depression?

13-14 years old Signup and view all the answers

According to the psychodynamic theory, why don't children and adolescents become depressed?

Children and adolescents have inadequate development of the superego or conscious. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key focus of the cognitive theory of depression?

The relationship between negative thinking and mood, emphasizing "depressogenic" cognitions. Signup and view all the answers

According to the socio-environmental theory, what model is used to explain the onset and course of depression?

The diathesis-stress model Signup and view all the answers