Final Exam ASD Test Questions
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The Autism Spectrum Rating Scale, (ASRS) is usually filled out by which of the
following? Parents, Teachers, Clinicians, All ✔✔ALL
What theory below was disproved by the 1970's? ✔✔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 _______________ . ✔✔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 _________. ✔✔3
Which of the following is the age range appropriate for using Psychoeducational Profile,
Third Edition (PEP-3)? ✔✔6 months- 7 years
The primary reason autism subtypes were eliminated within the DSM-5 was due to
_________________ . ✔✔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. ✔✔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? ✔✔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 _________.
✔✔2
When two measures are being compared, it is important for both to have high reliability
coefficients because... ✔✔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? ✔✔Possible
adverse effects on early diagnosis. and Concern about possible under-diagnosis.
The DSM-5 created a new diagnostic category (disorder), which was ____________.
✔✔social communication disorder
Kanner's early descriptions of autism included _________________ . ✔✔muteness and
superior rote memory skills.
Within the DSM-5, the diagnostic criteria is now supplemented by ______________.
✔✔descriptors
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps to take in developing a scale to
assess ASD? ✔✔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? ✔✔Autistic disorder
and Answers 100% Solved
The Autism Spectrum Rating Scale, (ASRS) is usually filled out by which of the
following? Parents, Teachers, Clinicians, All ✔✔ALL
What theory below was disproved by the 1970's? ✔✔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 _______________ . ✔✔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 _________. ✔✔3
Which of the following is the age range appropriate for using Psychoeducational Profile,
Third Edition (PEP-3)? ✔✔6 months- 7 years
The primary reason autism subtypes were eliminated within the DSM-5 was due to
_________________ . ✔✔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. ✔✔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? ✔✔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 _________.
✔✔2
When two measures are being compared, it is important for both to have high reliability
coefficients because... ✔✔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? ✔✔Possible
adverse effects on early diagnosis. and Concern about possible under-diagnosis.
The DSM-5 created a new diagnostic category (disorder), which was ____________.
✔✔social communication disorder
Kanner's early descriptions of autism included _________________ . ✔✔muteness and
superior rote memory skills.
Within the DSM-5, the diagnostic criteria is now supplemented by ______________.
✔✔descriptors
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps to take in developing a scale to
assess ASD? ✔✔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? ✔✔Autistic disorder
