Instructions: Fill in each answer. When you select the correct answer, the next question will appear. Once you finish the section with a 100%, it will show a check mark for this section in your dashboard. ADHD is a neurobiological disorder that can affect an individual’s quality of life across the lifespan. select hereTrueFalseMedications have a significant positive impact on eight out of ten people with ADHD, if they get a proper diagnosis from a knowledgeable diagnostician.select hereTrueFalseThere are plenty of well-trained medical and mental health care professionals around the world who are very knowledgeable about ADHD, so it is easy to find a diagnostician to get properly diagnosed.select hereTrueFalseMost people with ADHD can engage in some activities that interest them without noticing the impact of their ADHD. This describes select hereExecutive functionBehavioral momentumSituational variabilityPositive reinforcementEssential practices that help a person manage his ADHD include a variety of healthy habits like getting good sleep andselect hereTaking medication holidaysDaily exerciseKeeping up with choresAll of the aboveNorepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine neurotransmitters appear to play a role in the attentional and behavioral symptoms of ADHD.select hereTrueFalseA prominent ADHD researcher, Dr. Tom Brown, compares executive functioning to theselect hereDirector of a movieStudents in a classConductor of an orchestraFish in the seaAlthough precise causes of ADHD have not been identified, heredity plays an important role.select hereTrueFalseDr. Edward Hallowell tells children with ADHD that they have “Ferrari brains with bicycle brakes” to explain why they may need help, without causing them to feel broken.select hereTrueFalseExecutive function refers to a wide range of central control processes in the brain that activate, integrate, and _______________ other brain functions.select hereMoveManageDiscoverDecreaseOne of the promising nonpharmaceutical treatments for ADHD isselect hereNeurofeedbackSupplementsVideo gamesMindfulnessA healthy lifestyle that can reduce the impact of ADHD includes these three key components:select hereNutritious food, lots of physical activity, and sufficient sleepSleep, watching movies, and coloringWalking, reading, and socializingListening to music, taking risks, and having a jobTaking care of their physical environment and getting organized can help someone with ADHD byselect hereIncreasing productivity and efficiencyImproving close relationshipsReducing anxietyAll of the aboveThe components of executive functioning that impact school or work include working memory, getting started/activation, using self-talk to control one’s behavior and direct future actions, problem solving, and select hereVerbalizing your thoughtsSocializingSelf-careEmotional regulationUseful strategies to address ADHD sleep challenges are (Choose all that apply.)Establishing a consistent bed timeGetting exercise during the dayReducing blue light in the hours before bed timeKeeping the bedroom cool and darkEating disorders and obesity are not a common problem for individuals with ADHD because of their hyperactivity.select hereTrueFalseToday, a proven standard for treatment of ADHD isselect hereMindfulness and parent trainingNeurofeedback and supplementsMedication, CBT, and coachingJust medicationAccording to research, individuals with ADHD have an increased risk for addiction disorders.select hereTrueFalseScientists are realizing that ADHD daydreaming may serve some positive purpose.select hereTrueFalseWhen a person with ADHD is verbally processing, you understand that the person (Choose all that apply.)May sound like she is making a commitment when she’s just trying things onNeeds to talk to learn what she thinks and feelsDoesn’t need you to reflect anything back to her; she’s doing the workKnows what’s she’s saying and hears her wordsIn adults with ADHD, which trait is no longer considered to be a diagnostic criterion?select hereDistractibilityImpulsivityHyperactivityExecutive function deficitsWhich of the following contributes to relationship challenges for those with ADHD?select hereDelayed maturityWorking memory deficitsInattentionAll of the aboveEmotional dysregulation is one of the DSM-V diagnostic criteria for ADHD.select hereTrueFalseThere is far more over-diagnosis than under-diagnosis of ADHD, according to researchers around the world. select hereTrueFalseWhich of these strategies might assist your client in breaking out of rumination? (Choose all that apply.)Try to reason with your client and point out the fallacy of his thinkingEncourage him to push through and move to another topicInvite the client to get up, move around, and notice his surroundingsEncourage the client to connect with the present moment by noticing his breathingDoctors can easily pinpoint which medication will work best for a person with ADHD.select hereTrueFalseMost individuals impacted by ADHD could benefit from structuring their days and using their calendars.select hereTrueFalseSome of the challenges an ADHD college student commonly faces are (Choose all that apply.)Social anxietyLife skills problemsStudy skills deficitsTemporal discountingLow self-awarenessPositive illusory biasWhen a new client tells you that she knows a great deal about her ADHD, you might want to proceed byselect hereBelieving her because she wouldn’t lie to youAssuming she has done her homeworkDiscounting her knowledge and educating her anywayAccepting that she is knowledgeable, but listening for what she really knows as the coaching goes forwardExercise is critical to the management of ADHD because itselect hereit is guaranteed to improve your moodit creates positive neurochemicals and reduces stressit improves your social intelligenceit improves muscle tone.If your ADHD client is having trouble getting started on a project or task, which of these would be good strategies to help the client get started more easily? (Choose all that apply.)Explore the client’s level of interest in the taskIdentify what has worked for the client in the pastHelp the client break the task down into smaller chunksExplore the repercussions of not getting the task doneSubmit