ASD Final Exam (2026/2027) | Actual Questions and Answers
Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
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The Autism Spectrum Rating Scale, (ASRS) is usually filled out by which of the following? Parents,
Teachers, Clinicians, All Answer
✔✔ALL
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What theory below was disproved by the 1970's? Answer
✔✔Poor early mother-child relationships is the cause of ASD.
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The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria now allows older individuals to be classified with ASD; however, the
signs of autism must have been present _______________ . Answer
✔✔from quite early in childhood.
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According to the DSM-5, preoccupations, fixated rituals and/or repetitive behaviors markedly
interfering with functioning in all areas and requiring very substantive support would be considered a
severity level of _________. Answer
✔✔3
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Which of the following is the age range appropriate for using Psychoeducational Profile, Third Edition
(PEP-3)? Answer
✔✔6 months- 7 years
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The primary reason autism subtypes were eliminated within the DSM-5 was due to _________________
. Answer
✔✔difficulties making a diagnosis because of the ambiguous distinctions between the
various subtypes.
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Identify the classification system used by psychiatrists and psychologists to diagnose autism. Answer
✔✔Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
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According to our text, if a test has a reliability of .80 what kind of decision should it be used for? Answer
✔✔Screening
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According to the DSM-5, marked deficits in verbal and nonverbal social communication skills requiring
substantive support would be considered a severity level of _________. Answer
✔✔2
, •
When two measures are being compared, it is important for both to have high reliability coefficients
because... Answer
✔✔High reliabilities help ensure that differences are not due to chance.
•
The author of the text discusses several concerns related to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. Which of the
concerns below were discussed by the author? Answer
✔✔Possible adverse effects on early diagnosis. and Concern about possible
under-diagnosis.
•
The DSM-5 created a new diagnostic category (disorder), which was ____________. Answer
✔✔social communication disorder
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Kanner's early descriptions of autism included _________________ . Answer
✔✔muteness and superior rote memory skills.
•
Within the DSM-5, the diagnostic criteria is now supplemented by ______________. Answer
✔✔descriptors
•
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps to take in developing a scale to assess ASD?
Answer
✔✔Develop clear definitions of behaviors, create a pool of items, run a pilot study
•
According to the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, which of the following were considered subtypes of
autism? Answer
i. ✔✔Autistic disorder
ii. Asperger Disorder
iii. Pervasive Developmental Disorder not Otherwise Specified
•
With the updated DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, two core impairments have been emphasized in making a
diagnosis, what are they? Answer
✔✔Social interaction and Communication
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__________________ is characterized by "persistent difficulties in the social use of verbal and nonverbal
communication sufficiently severe as to interfere with social relationships, academic achievement, and
occupational performance". Answer
✔✔Social Communication Disorder
Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
•
The Autism Spectrum Rating Scale, (ASRS) is usually filled out by which of the following? Parents,
Teachers, Clinicians, All Answer
✔✔ALL
•
What theory below was disproved by the 1970's? Answer
✔✔Poor early mother-child relationships is the cause of ASD.
•
The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria now allows older individuals to be classified with ASD; however, the
signs of autism must have been present _______________ . Answer
✔✔from quite early in childhood.
•
According to the DSM-5, preoccupations, fixated rituals and/or repetitive behaviors markedly
interfering with functioning in all areas and requiring very substantive support would be considered a
severity level of _________. Answer
✔✔3
•
Which of the following is the age range appropriate for using Psychoeducational Profile, Third Edition
(PEP-3)? Answer
✔✔6 months- 7 years
•
The primary reason autism subtypes were eliminated within the DSM-5 was due to _________________
. Answer
✔✔difficulties making a diagnosis because of the ambiguous distinctions between the
various subtypes.
•
Identify the classification system used by psychiatrists and psychologists to diagnose autism. Answer
✔✔Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
•
According to our text, if a test has a reliability of .80 what kind of decision should it be used for? Answer
✔✔Screening
•
According to the DSM-5, marked deficits in verbal and nonverbal social communication skills requiring
substantive support would be considered a severity level of _________. Answer
✔✔2
, •
When two measures are being compared, it is important for both to have high reliability coefficients
because... Answer
✔✔High reliabilities help ensure that differences are not due to chance.
•
The author of the text discusses several concerns related to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. Which of the
concerns below were discussed by the author? Answer
✔✔Possible adverse effects on early diagnosis. and Concern about possible
under-diagnosis.
•
The DSM-5 created a new diagnostic category (disorder), which was ____________. Answer
✔✔social communication disorder
•
Kanner's early descriptions of autism included _________________ . Answer
✔✔muteness and superior rote memory skills.
•
Within the DSM-5, the diagnostic criteria is now supplemented by ______________. Answer
✔✔descriptors
•
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps to take in developing a scale to assess ASD?
Answer
✔✔Develop clear definitions of behaviors, create a pool of items, run a pilot study
•
According to the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, which of the following were considered subtypes of
autism? Answer
i. ✔✔Autistic disorder
ii. Asperger Disorder
iii. Pervasive Developmental Disorder not Otherwise Specified
•
With the updated DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, two core impairments have been emphasized in making a
diagnosis, what are they? Answer
✔✔Social interaction and Communication
•
__________________ is characterized by "persistent difficulties in the social use of verbal and nonverbal
communication sufficiently severe as to interfere with social relationships, academic achievement, and
occupational performance". Answer
✔✔Social Communication Disorder
