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Symptoms and Diagnosis of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the symptoms and diagnosis of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD).
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary symptom of RAD?

  1. Difficulty forming relationships

  2. Delayed language development

  3. Aggression

  4. Self-harm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary symptom of RAD is difficulty forming relationships with others, including caregivers.

What is the age range for RAD diagnosis?

  1. Birth to 5 years

  2. 5 to 12 years

  3. 12 to 18 years

  4. 18 years and older


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

RAD is typically diagnosed in children between birth and 5 years of age.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of RAD?

  1. Lack of empathy

  2. Difficulty regulating emotions

  3. Hyperactivity

  4. Social withdrawal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hyperactivity is not a symptom of RAD.

What is the most common cause of RAD?

  1. Neglect

  2. Abuse

  3. Trauma

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

RAD is most commonly caused by neglect, abuse, or trauma experienced in early childhood.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for RAD?

  1. Poverty

  2. Parental substance abuse

  3. Mental illness in parents

  4. Secure attachment in infancy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Secure attachment in infancy is a protective factor against RAD, not a risk factor.

What is the primary goal of RAD treatment?

  1. To help the child form healthy attachments

  2. To reduce symptoms of RAD

  3. To improve the child's social skills

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary goal of RAD treatment is to help the child form healthy attachments, reduce symptoms of RAD, and improve the child's social skills.

Which of the following is NOT a type of RAD treatment?

  1. Parent-child psychotherapy

  2. Individual therapy

  3. Medication

  4. Residential treatment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Medication is not a type of RAD treatment.

What is the prognosis for RAD?

  1. Good with early intervention

  2. Poor with early intervention

  3. Depends on the severity of the disorder

  4. No prognosis is possible


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The prognosis for RAD is generally good with early intervention.

What is the most important factor in preventing RAD?

  1. Providing a secure attachment in infancy

  2. Preventing neglect and abuse

  3. Providing early intervention for children at risk

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors are important in preventing RAD.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of RAD in infants?

  1. Failure to thrive

  2. Difficulty self-soothing

  3. Lack of interest in social interaction

  4. Hyperactivity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hyperactivity is not a symptom of RAD in infants.

What is the difference between RAD and Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED)?

  1. RAD is caused by neglect, while DSED is caused by abuse.

  2. RAD is characterized by difficulty forming relationships, while DSED is characterized by indiscriminate friendliness.

  3. RAD is more common in boys, while DSED is more common in girls.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above statements are true.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of RAD in toddlers?

  1. Tantrums

  2. Aggression

  3. Self-harm

  4. Difficulty separating from caregivers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Difficulty separating from caregivers is not a symptom of RAD in toddlers.

What is the difference between RAD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

  1. RAD is characterized by difficulty forming relationships, while ASD is characterized by difficulty with social interaction and communication.

  2. RAD is more common in boys, while ASD is more common in girls.

  3. RAD is typically diagnosed in early childhood, while ASD is typically diagnosed later in childhood.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above statements are true.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of RAD in preschoolers?

  1. Lying

  2. Stealing

  3. Fire-setting

  4. Difficulty making friends


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Difficulty making friends is not a symptom of RAD in preschoolers.

What is the difference between RAD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)?

  1. RAD is characterized by difficulty forming relationships, while ODD is characterized by oppositional and defiant behavior.

  2. RAD is more common in boys, while ODD is more common in girls.

  3. RAD is typically diagnosed in early childhood, while ODD is typically diagnosed later in childhood.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above statements are true.

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