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Chapter 8: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Short Answer/Essay Questions

Define:
•	What are sociometric ratings?
•	What does “executive functioning” mean?
Comprehend:
•	Describe the concept of “sluggish cognitive tempo.” How might a 4^th-grade girl show sluggish cognitive tempo (1) at school and (2) at home? 
•	What is the Summer Treatment Program for ADHD?
Analyze:
•	Russell Barkley (2004) has argued that children with ADHD have problems “doing what they know” rather than “knowing what to do.” How can Barkley’s description of ADHD be used to differentiate children with ADHD and children with Oppositional-Defiant Disorder or Conduct Disorder?
•	Compare and contrast methylphenidate (Ritalin) and atomoxetine (Strattera)?
Apply:
•	Ashwin is a 10-year-old boy with ADHD Combined Presentation. Ashwin has great difficulty completing math and reading homework for more than 10 minutes at a time. However, Ashwin is able to play video games for hours without tiring. Why?
•	If you were Ashwin’s therapist, how might you use behavior therapy to help him complete his math homework?
Evaluate:
•	Children with ADHD often have difficulty in their interactions with their parents. How might children’s ADHD symptoms elicit less-than-optimal behaviors from parents? How might less-than-optimal parenting behavior, in turn, exacerbate children’s behavior problems?
•	Mrs. White’s nine-year-old was recently diagnosed with ADHD Combined Presentation. Mrs. White is reluctant to give her son medication because (1) she is afraid medication is unsafe, and (2) she thinks psychosocial treatment will work better. Are her worries justified?