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121. If a child who is diagnosed with ADHD is put on prescription drugs, these drugs would most likely belong to the category of: a. anti-depressants b. stimulants c. anti-anxiety medicines d. tranquilizers 122. The fact that stimulant drugs are often effective in calming children diagnosed with ADHD suggests that this disorder may involve: a. a chronic understimulation in the child’s nervous system b. problems in the brain pathways that regulate attachment behavior c. a hypersensitivity to the presence of sugar in the bloodstream d. too much activity in the parts of the brain that control behavior 123. If an applied behavior analysis approach is used to treat ADHD, it would likely include all of the following except: a. reducing distractions from the environment b. provide rewards to controlled behavior c. keeping expectations vague so they do not pressure the child d. clearly specifying rules and expectations 124. The disorder characterized by disturbances in social interaction, communication, and behavior is: a. attention deficit b. hyperactivity c. dyslexia d. autism 125. Jack is 6 years old, but does not communicate with speech, is not able to interact with other children, does not engage in normal forms of social play, and seems caught up in his own internal world. The most likely diagnosis for Jack is: a. autism spectrum disorder b. dyslexia c. attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder d. mental retardation 126. Today, about 1 in   __ U.S. children has some form of autism spectrum disorder a. 88 b. 300 c. 800 d. 1,800 127.  Todd’s father is at his ideal weight, but his mother is obese.  Generalizing from research presented in the text, what chance does Todd have of becoming obese? a. 10% b. 20% c. 40% d. 80% 128  Gina’s mother and father are both obese.  Generalizing from research presented in the text, what chance does Gina have of becoming obese? a. 10% b. 20% c. 40% d. 80% 129. The “ditch the fizz” campaign discussed in the text helped overweight children lose weight by: a. using an advertising campaign that encouraged children in school to reduce their use of carbonated beverages b. placing smaller portions of food on their lunch trays, and donating the unused food to a low-income food program in the community c. changing the curriculum so that all children spent at least 1 hour per day in physical education programs that emphasized active sports d. substituting healthier foods for those rich in carbohydrates and fat in the school lunch program 130. In a study of severely impoverished Romanian children who were adopted into British families, the group that showed the least amount of improvement was the group that was: a. youngest at the time of adoption b. oldest at the time of adoption c. adopted by older parents d. adopted by younger parents. 131. In a study of severely impoverished Romanian children who were adopted into British families, a particular adjustment problem was seen among several of the children. This problem centered on the Romanian children’s difficulties with: a. learning mathematics b. learning to read English c. learning to speak in full sentences d. forming secure attachments to the adoptive parents