Neurodevelopmental Disorders pt. 1
T or F: Neurodevelopmental Disorders are most often diagnosed in adulthood.
False, they are most often diagnosed first in infancy, childhood, or adolescence
Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by problems with
Language, socialization, and cognition
Civil commitment laws...
detail when a person can be legally declared to have a mental illness and be placed in a hospital for treatment
What are some examples of "problem solving" courts, or therapeutic jurisprudence?
Drug court, domestic violence court, mental health courts
T or F: Adolescents that diet are not at any higher risk of developing an eating disorder.
False, adolescent dieting leads to an 8 times greater risk of developing an eating disorder
Which of the following is NOT a neurodevelopmental disorder
-Autism Spectrum Disorder
-Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
-Dementia
-Intellectual Disability
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder have deficits in joint attention. What is joint attention?
The ability to communicate interest in an external stimulus and another person at the same time
T or F: Civil commitment laws are the same across all states.
False, these laws vary from state to state.
What are the 2 requirements for competence to stand trial?
-Understanding of legal charges
-Ability to assist in one’s own defense
Kleptomania is characterized by _______, while pyromania is characterized by __________.
A failure to resist urge to steal unnecessary items, having an irresistible urge to set fires
What are the central features of ADHD?
Inattention, overactivity, and impulsivity
Individuals with ASD are shown to have lower levels of this neuropeptide
Oxytocin. Oxytocin is a neuropeptide involved in in bonding and other social functions
What are the 3 general criteria for civil commitment?
-Person has a mental illness and needs treatment
-Person is dangerous to self or others
-Person is gravely disabled
T or F: Clinicians are mandated reporters if they become aware of imminent future or ongoing danger.
True
All of the following are central features of histrionic personality disorder EXCEPT
-Overly dramatic and sensational
-Self-mutilation and suicidal gestures
-Often impulsive and need to be the center of attention
-Thinking and emotions are perceived as shallow
What are the 4 subtypes of ADHD?
-Inattentive
-Hyperactive/impulsive
-Combined
All of the following are behavioral approaches to the treatment of ASD EXCEPT
-Skill building
-Decrease socialization
-Reduce problem behaviors
-Communication and language training
What was the main issue that came out of deinstitutionalization?
Huge numbers of ill people to become homeless. Deinstitutionalization is the movement of people with mental illness out of institutions
Which of the following is NOT one of the rights associated with participating in research?
-The right to privacy
-The right to be informed about research
-The right to obtain other participant's information
-The right to be protected from physical and mental harm
What is the key feature of delusional disorder?
Delusions that are contrary to reality. The individuals lack other positive and negative symptoms. Types of delusions include erotomanic, grandiose, and persecutory.
At what age to symptoms of ADHD start to appear in individuals?
3 to 4 years old
T or F: There is substantial evidence to support the claim that vaccines increase the risk of autism
FALSE! There are no large scale studies that support this claim.
The nature of the insanity defense plea is that
The accused is not guilty because of insanity at time of crime
T or F: Individuals can be forced to become competent to stand trial through the use of medication.
False
Transvestic disorder is characterized by
Sexual arousal with the act of cross-dressing