Cindy Faces Every Classroom Situation in Exactly the Same Way

question 75

Multiple Choice

Cindy faces every classroom situation in exactly the same way: she develops sweaty palms and a rapid heart beat.Cindy is likely to be helped most by

• A)focusing on her feelings.
• B)frequent testing.
• C)highly-structured lessons.
• D)limiting controlling messages.

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Definitions:

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are more severe than typically observed.

DSM-IV

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association outlining standardized criteria for the diagnosis of mental disorders.

Axis I

was used in the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition) to classify most major mental health disorders, including mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.

Personality Disorder

A mental disorder defined by persistent patterns of maladaptive behavior, thought, and internal experience.