SPLED 461 FINAL ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
generalization data -
correct answer ✅the transfer of what is learned in one setting or
situation to another setting or situation without explicit teaching or
programming in the second transfer setting
maintenance -
correct answer ✅perform a response over time, even after
instruction has been withdrawn
adaptive behavior -
correct answer ✅the ability to care for oneself
stimulus overselectivity -
correct answer ✅term used to describe a phenomenon whereby a
person focuses on only on aspect of an object or environment while
ignoring other aspects
(ex: says how many dogs are in the pic but not what it's about)
,SPLED 461 FINAL ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
DSM-V -
correct answer ✅the standard classification of mental disorders
used by mental health professionals in the US
ADI-R -
correct answer ✅a comprehensive interview with a parent or
caregiver and is designed to assess the extent of autistic symptoms
Hyposensitivity -
correct answer ✅under-responsiveness to sensory information
(ex: not reacting to noise)
ADOS-G -
correct answer ✅a semi-structured assessment that assesses the 3
areas of impairments from the DSM-IV
self-stimulatory behavior -
correct answer ✅Repetitive body movements or movements of
objects, such as hand flapping or spinning
,SPLED 461 FINAL ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
social skills -
correct answer ✅any skill facilitating interaction and
communication with others
joint attention -
correct answer ✅the ability to focus on what another person is
focused on
One of the central changes made to the DSM-V was _____. -
correct answer ✅exclusion of Asperger's as a separate category
In the DSM-V, on the severity scale, the level that is most intensive
is: -
correct answer ✅3
Which is a common example of stereotypical behavior? -
correct answer ✅body -rocking, finger-flicking, and spinning
objects
, SPLED 461 FINAL ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
What type of language is most difficult for children with ASD? -
correct answer ✅pragmatics
The best explanation/example of joint attention is _____. -
correct answer ✅awareness of a shared experience
True/False: Current estimates related to the prevalence of ASD are
1 in 88. -
correct answer ✅False
Savant refers to ... -
correct answer ✅remarkable abilities compared to overall abilities
Which causes autism? -
correct answer ✅THERE IS NO SINGLE EXPLANATION
What are the two main areas impacted in ASD? -
correct answer ✅social communication & restricted, repetitive
behaviors
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
generalization data -
correct answer ✅the transfer of what is learned in one setting or
situation to another setting or situation without explicit teaching or
programming in the second transfer setting
maintenance -
correct answer ✅perform a response over time, even after
instruction has been withdrawn
adaptive behavior -
correct answer ✅the ability to care for oneself
stimulus overselectivity -
correct answer ✅term used to describe a phenomenon whereby a
person focuses on only on aspect of an object or environment while
ignoring other aspects
(ex: says how many dogs are in the pic but not what it's about)
,SPLED 461 FINAL ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
DSM-V -
correct answer ✅the standard classification of mental disorders
used by mental health professionals in the US
ADI-R -
correct answer ✅a comprehensive interview with a parent or
caregiver and is designed to assess the extent of autistic symptoms
Hyposensitivity -
correct answer ✅under-responsiveness to sensory information
(ex: not reacting to noise)
ADOS-G -
correct answer ✅a semi-structured assessment that assesses the 3
areas of impairments from the DSM-IV
self-stimulatory behavior -
correct answer ✅Repetitive body movements or movements of
objects, such as hand flapping or spinning
,SPLED 461 FINAL ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
social skills -
correct answer ✅any skill facilitating interaction and
communication with others
joint attention -
correct answer ✅the ability to focus on what another person is
focused on
One of the central changes made to the DSM-V was _____. -
correct answer ✅exclusion of Asperger's as a separate category
In the DSM-V, on the severity scale, the level that is most intensive
is: -
correct answer ✅3
Which is a common example of stereotypical behavior? -
correct answer ✅body -rocking, finger-flicking, and spinning
objects
, SPLED 461 FINAL ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
What type of language is most difficult for children with ASD? -
correct answer ✅pragmatics
The best explanation/example of joint attention is _____. -
correct answer ✅awareness of a shared experience
True/False: Current estimates related to the prevalence of ASD are
1 in 88. -
correct answer ✅False
Savant refers to ... -
correct answer ✅remarkable abilities compared to overall abilities
Which causes autism? -
correct answer ✅THERE IS NO SINGLE EXPLANATION
What are the two main areas impacted in ASD? -
correct answer ✅social communication & restricted, repetitive
behaviors
