30 Questions
What are the two well-documented categories under which key symptoms of ADHD fall?
Inattention and hyperactivity
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?
Sustained attention/vigilance
What type of behavior is characterized by fidgeting and difficulty staying seated in children with ADHD?
Hyperactivity
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cognitive impulsivity in children with ADHD?
Need for supervision
What do behavioral impulsivity and emotional impulsivity include in children with ADHD?
Quickness to anger and irritability
In children with ADHD, what is the inability to control immediate reactions or to think before acting referred to as?
Impulsivity
What is the focus of Parent Management Training (PMT)?
Enhancing parenting skills
Which training is aimed at helping children appraise and interact with situations in a prosocial manner?
Problem Solving Skills Training (PSST)
What does Multisystemic Therapy (MST) target in teens?
Reducing long-term rates of criminal behavior
What is key to preventing conduct problems in children according to the text?
Awareness and education
Which program has been designed to prevent the development of antisocial behavior in high-risk children?
Fast Track program
In which chapter do depressive and bipolar disorders get discussed?
Chapter 10
Which three factors are important to consider when examining antisocial behaviors in children?
Age, gender, and severity
What are the three key dimensions of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in children?
Negative affect, defiance, and vindictiveness
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.
What percentage of children with Conduct Disorder (CD) are estimated to later develop Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD)?
40%
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
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
What is the most successful treatment for depression in adolescents?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
What is the main focus of Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescent Depression (IPT-A)?
Improving interpersonal communication
What is the difference between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 disorders?
Bipolar 1 involves mania, while Bipolar 2 involves hypomania
What is the prevalence of Bipolar Disorder in youths?
Rare, affecting 0.5-2.5% of youths
What is considered a common comorbidity with Bipolar Disorder?
Mood and anxiety disorders
What is believed to be a cause of Bipolar Disorder in children?
Genetic vulnerability combined with environmental factors
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.
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.
What is the typical age of the first suicide attempt for youth with depression?
13-14 years old
According to the psychodynamic theory, why don't children and adolescents become depressed?
Children and adolescents have inadequate development of the superego or conscious.
What is the key focus of the cognitive theory of depression?
The relationship between negative thinking and mood, emphasizing "depressogenic" cognitions.
According to the socio-environmental theory, what model is used to explain the onset and course of depression?
The diathesis-stress model
Test your knowledge on the core characteristics and criteria of children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Explore topics such as persistent symptoms, inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and how these behaviors vary among children.
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