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