Mental Illness

All of the following are examples of a classroom accommodation EXCEPT _____. 1. Giving a student with ADHD a designated study period with a tutor each day. 2. Seating a student with ADHD at the front of the classroom. 3. Giving students with ADHD additional time to submit assignments that involve writing. 4. Scheduling the student's most difficult subjects in the morning when their attention span is maximized.

Explanation While all of the above answer choices would be considered valid approaches when teaching a student with ADHD, a tutor would be characterized as an intervention strategy rather than a specific classroom accommodation.

A certain type of personality disorder is tied to a willingness to steal, lie, and cheat. How has the labeling of people with this personality disorder changed in recent times?

Formerly, these people were labeled as psychopaths, but now the same symptoms are labeled as antisocial personality disorder.

John has been experiencing symptoms of irritation along with feelings of worthlessness and sadness. Why might doctors diagnose him with bipolar disorder?

He has also shown symptoms of general agitation, fast speech and a decreased need for sleep.

Why might you suspect a class clown with few close friends of having histrionic personality disorder?

He seems more concerned with being entertaining and getting attention for himself than he is with finding real friends.

How is depression different from sadness?

Major depression lasts longer than two weeks.

Janet has very little regard for others, but a high regard for herself. This sounds like:

Narcissistic personality disorder

Thomas has just been diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors would be consistent with such a diagnosis?

Thomas isn't interested in making friends and spends hours in thought about the world of Game of Thrones fanfiction.

Which of the following accurately describes a difference between Asperger syndrome and autism?

Those with Asperger's have normal or above average intelligence and language skills.

A child with Asperger syndrome would likely experience difficulty in all the following situations EXCEPT which one? 1. Following clearly written instructions to assemble a remote-control helicopter 2. Playing the role of a talking animal in a school play 3. Understanding the sarcastic humor of a classmate 4. Participating in a group conversation without interrupting

1. Following clearly written instructions to assemble a remote-control helicopter

Which of the following is typical of a child with Asperger's syndrome? 1. Difficulty in learning 2. Physical clumsiness 3. A wide range of interests 4. Trouble speaking and forming complete sentences

2. Physical clumsiness

A person with which condition is most likely to commit suicide?

A bipolar person in manic episode

Which is the most accurate definition of an IEP?

A document that tells teachers what academic and behavioral areas a student is working to improve

Which of the following have been observed in children on the autism spectrum? 1. Demonstrating repetitive (stereotypical) behavior 2. Difficulty interpreting social cues, such as facial expressions 3. Preferring to be alone

All of the answers are correct.

Last week Tara thought that her friend Alex was the greatest person alive. She praised Alex and constantly told her how happy she was to have Alex for a friend. Strangely, though nothing took place to change their relationship, this week Tara thinks that Alex is worthless and a horrible human being. It sounds like Tara may have:

Borderline personality disorder

Why is suicide not commonly associated with depression?

Depressed people lack the motivation to commit suicide

What is the definition of developmental abnormalities?

Developmental abnormalities take the form of a physical delay (gross motor skill difficulties), cognitive dysfunctions (staying focused) and social interactions (making friends). Depression is not a developmental abnormality.

obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

causes patients to have intrusive, repetitive thoughts about often inappropriate things and to develop often bizarre, repetitive rituals to deal with the resulting stress and anxiety.

Grouping illnesses together based on similarities is called:

classification

Depressed patients have been found to possess _____.

low levels of serotonin and norepinephrine