Registered Behavior Technician Questions with correct answers

Autism Correct Answer - a developmental disorder that appears by age 3, characterized by impairment of the ability to form normal social relationships, impairment of the ability to communicate with others, and repetitive behavior patterns. Diagnostic criteria for ASD according to the DSM-4 Correct Answer - Criteria comes from 3 different domains- social interaction, communication, and restrictive, repetitive and stereotypic behavior patterns. Must exhibit at least 6 criteria to be diagnosed according to the DSM-4. Most recent version is the DSM-5. Onset of symptoms must occur prior to age 3. Diagnostic criteria for the social interaction domain Correct Answer - Must exhibit at least 2 of these. Failure to develop peer relationships, impairment in use of nonverbal behaviors, and lack of seeking to share enjoyment with others. Diagnostic criteria for the communication domain Correct Answer - Must exhibit at least 1 of these. Delay or lack of spoken language, deficient conversation skills, repetitive use of language, and impaired make believe play. Diagnostic criteria for the restrictive, repetitive and stereotypic behavior patterns domain Correct Answer - Must exhibit at least 1 of these. Inflexible adherence to routines or rituals, repetitive motor mannerisms, persistent preoccupation with parts of objects. Rates of ASD Correct Answer - ASD affects 1 in 150 children, and rates of autism are 4-5 times higher in boys.