Describe the evidence that sluggish cognitive tempo is a distinct disorder from ADHD.
What will be an ideal response?
The core features of sluggish cognitive tempo are distinct from the core features of ADHD, predominantly inattentive presentation. Children with sluggish cognitive tempo are more likely to exhibit internalizing disorders, whereas most children with ADHD are more likely to develop externalizing disorders. Medications used to treat ADHD are less effective for those with sluggish cognitive tempo.
Learning Objective: LO 8.1. Describe the key features of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and how the signs and symptoms of this disorder vary from early childhood through adulthood.
Identify problems associated with ADHD and how these problems vary as a function of children’s age and gender.
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a. Confirm their competence b. Incorporate their views into your own c. Develop clever ways to refute their ideas d. Be diplomatic
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a. Counselors attended more closely to the influence of substance abuse on the family. b. Cooperation between professional counselors and Alcoholics Anonymous decreased. c. Cooperation between professional counselors and Alcoholics Anonymous increased. d. Attention to dysfunctions of adult children of alcoholics (ACOA's) increased.
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a. fit b. placement c. decision-making d. rejection e. projection
Which of the following is NOT a controversy of boundary issues?
A. Age, diagnosis, life experiences such as abuse, and culture are key elements of the therapeutic relationship. B. An unfortunate reality is that some practitioners have difficulty distinguishing where appropriate boundary lines should be drawn. C. The goal of ethical decision-making is to take a position where the potential for exploitation is minimized. D. Failing to establish clear boundaries can be very dangerous to both the client and the therapist.