SPECED 205 Ch8 Post-Test
academic success
Which of the following is not characteristic of adolescents with ADHD?
traumatic brain injuries
While the precise cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is unknown, researchers are exploring several possibilities including all EXCEPT
hyperactive child syndrome
A historical term commonly used to describe youngsters who exhibit impulsivity, inattention, and/or hyperactivity
a lifelong struggle
ADHD is best described as
true
Hereditary factors are believed to account for a large percentage of hyperactive-impulsive behavior
true
Hyperactive behavior is thought to be due to abnormalities in the cerebellum and/or basal ganglia
video games during instruction
Students with ADHD can benefit from all of the assistive technologies EXCEPT
5; 11
ADHD is believed to affect anywhere from ____ to ____ percent of the school-age population
inattention
Characteristically, students with ADHD do not seem to listen when directly spoken to. This behavior is considered to apply to which of the following components of ADHD?
hyperactivity
Characteristically, students with ADHD fidget, squirm, and cannot sit still. This behavior is considered to apply to which of the following components of ADHD?
impulsivity
Characteristically, students with ADHD often interrupt or intrude on others. This behavior is considered to apply to which of the following components of ADHD?
consistently has items necessary for task completion
Characteristics of individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) include all except
self-assessment
Deciding if the behavior has occurred, through some form of self-questioning activity refers to
psychostimulants
Drugs that activate or enhance specific aspects of neurological functioning that in turn affect executive functions are referred to as which type of drug?
true
Encouraging students with ADHD to have a notebook with dividers and folders for work is an example of an organization planning accommodation
false
IDEA defines attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as a neurodevelopmental disorder portrayed as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development
true
Individuals who are gifted and talented are frequently diagnosed with ADHD
executive functions
Internal regulation of one's behavior through control of emotions, inner speech working memory, arousal levels, and motivation. Considered impaired in individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
academic skills
Providing additional reading time; use of previewing strategies and selecting text with less on a page are examples of ______________ accommodations
lead poisoning
Research has discounted many environmental explanations for ADHD including all of the following EXCEPT
self-administration of reinforcement
The act of administering a reinforce to oneself is referred to as
rebound effect
The behavioral deterioration sometimes observed in persons with ADHD as the effect of psychostimulant medication gradually wears off
increasing time on task
William Cruickshank made all of the following educational recommendations for students who today would likely be recognized as exhibiting ADHD EXCEPT
