FINAL EXAM ASD QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
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-Autistic disorder
Asperger Disorder
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
What distinguishes the ADOS-2 from most other scales used to assess ASD? -
ANSWER-It is a measure that involves direct observation of the person being assessed.
It provides 5 separate modules geared for the subject's particular developmental and
expressive language level.
Identify the autism subtype the DSM-5 abandoned - ANSWER-Pervasive
Developmental Disorder not Otherwise Specified
It is increasingly suggested that there may be many girls and women, especially at the
more able end of the spectrum, who are ________ . - ANSWER-'camouflaged'
undiagnosed and with unmet needs
During a counseling session with 14 year old male with ASD (Scott), a psychologist
asks him to describe how he felt when his dog was hurt earlier in the week. Scott was
unable to describe his feelings. - ANSWER-Scott likely has a condition called
alexithymia.
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
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-Autistic disorder
Asperger Disorder
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
What distinguishes the ADOS-2 from most other scales used to assess ASD? -
ANSWER-It is a measure that involves direct observation of the person being assessed.
It provides 5 separate modules geared for the subject's particular developmental and
expressive language level.
Identify the autism subtype the DSM-5 abandoned - ANSWER-Pervasive
Developmental Disorder not Otherwise Specified
It is increasingly suggested that there may be many girls and women, especially at the
more able end of the spectrum, who are ________ . - ANSWER-'camouflaged'
undiagnosed and with unmet needs
During a counseling session with 14 year old male with ASD (Scott), a psychologist
asks him to describe how he felt when his dog was hurt earlier in the week. Scott was
unable to describe his feelings. - ANSWER-Scott likely has a condition called
alexithymia.
