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Which age group does ADHD typically onset before?

  • 12 years of age (correct)
  • 24 years of age
  • 18 years of age
  • 6 years of age

What are the symptoms of inattention in ADHD?

  • Running or climbing in inappropriate situations
  • Engaging in play or leisure activities quietly
  • Not following through on instructions and being easily distracted (correct)
  • Talking excessively and interrupting others

What is the gender difference in ADHD prevalence during childhood?

  • ADHD is equally common in males and females
  • ADHD is two times more common in males than females (correct)
  • ADHD is three times more common in males than females
  • ADHD is more common in females than males

Which behavior is associated with impulsivity in individuals with ADHD?

<p>Driving recklessly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which brain regions are associated with impaired response inhibition in children with ADHD?

<p>Prefrontal cortex, striatum, and thalamus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitters have consistently been identified as contributors to the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of ADHD?

<p>Dopamine and norepinephrine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended first-line treatment for adults with ADHD?

<p>Medication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is supported by the research mentioned in the text?

<p>ADHD in childhood is not linked to an increased risk for substance use problems in adolescence and adulthood. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the research, what is the effect of treatment with a psychostimulant in childhood on the risk for later substance use disorders?

<p>Treatment with a psychostimulant in childhood has no effect on the risk for later substance use disorders. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the meta-analysis conducted by Humphreys, Eng, and Lee (2013) compare in terms of rates of future substance-related problems?

<p>Children with ADHD who receive a psychostimulant drug and those who do not receive the drug. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for the diagnosis of ADHD?

<p>Symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity for at least six months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most prevalent diagnosed disorder among youth in the United States?

<p>ADHD (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the gender difference in ADHD prevalence during childhood?

<p>ADHD is two times more common in males than females (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the research conducted by Humphreys, Eng, and Lee (2013), treatment of ADHD during childhood with a psychostimulant drug

<p>has no effect on the risk for later substance use disorders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is at an increased risk for substance use problems in adolescence and adulthood?

<p>Children with ADHD who do not receive a psychostimulant drug (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the meta-analysis conducted by Humphreys, Eng, and Lee (2013) find regarding rates of future substance-related problems in children with ADHD?

<p>There is no difference in rates of substance-related problems between children with ADHD who receive a psychostimulant drug and those who do not receive the drug (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which comorbid disorder is most commonly found in children with ADHD?

<p>Oppositional defiant disorder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What brain abnormalities are associated with ADHD in children?

<p>Abnormalities in the prefrontal cortex, striatum, and corpus callosum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitters have consistently been identified as contributors to the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of ADHD?

<p>Dopamine and norepinephrine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for preschool children with ADHD?

<p>Parent training in behavioral management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the diagnosis of ADHD?

<p>Symptoms present in at least two settings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the gender difference in ADHD prevalence during childhood?

<p>ADHD is more common in males (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most prevalent diagnosed disorder among youth ages 3 to 17 years in the United States?

<p>ADHD (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of inattention in adults with ADHD?

<p>Excessive motor activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following brain regions is NOT associated with impaired response inhibition in children with ADHD?

<p>Hippocampus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is NOT consistently identified as a contributor to the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of ADHD?

<p>Serotonin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is NOT recommended to receive a combination of medication and behavioral interventions for the treatment of ADHD?

<p>Adults (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the meta-analysis conducted by Humphreys, Eng, and Lee (2013), what is the relationship between treatment with a psychostimulant in childhood and the risk for later substance use disorders?

<p>Treatment with a psychostimulant in childhood has no effect on the risk for later substance use disorders. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the meta-analysis conducted by Humphreys, Eng, and Lee (2013) find regarding the rates of future substance-related problems in children with ADHD who do and do not receive a psychostimulant drug?

<p>Children with ADHD who receive a psychostimulant drug have the same rates of future substance-related problems as those who do not receive the drug. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion did the investigators draw based on the results of the meta-analysis conducted by Humphreys, Eng, and Lee (2013)?

<p>Treatment of ADHD during childhood with a psychostimulant has no effect on the risk for later substance use disorders. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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