FINAL EXAM ASD QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS CORRECT 100%
The Autism Spectrum Rating Scale, (ASRS) is usually filled out by which of the
following? Parents, Teachers, Clinicians, All - ANSWERALL
What theory below was disproved by the 1970's? - ANSWERPoor 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 _______________ . -
ANSWERfrom quite early in childhood.
The primary reason autism subtypes were eliminated within the DSM-5 was due to
_________________ . - ANSWERdifficulties making a diagnosis because of the
ambiguous distinctions between the various subtypes.
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 _________. - ANSWER3
Which of the following is the age range appropriate for using Psychoeducational
Profile, Third Edition (PEP-3)? - ANSWER6 months- 7 years
When two measures are being compared, it is important for both to have high
reliability coefficients because... - ANSWERHigh 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? -
ANSWERPossible adverse effects on early diagnosis. and Concern about possible
under-diagnosis.
The DSM-5 created a new diagnostic category (disorder), which was ____________.
- ANSWERsocial communication disorder
Kanner's early descriptions of autism included _________________ . -
ANSWERmuteness and superior rote memory skills.
Within the DSM-5, the diagnostic criteria is now supplemented by ______________.
- ANSWERdescriptors
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps to take in developing a scale
to assess ASD? - ANSWERDevelop 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? - ANSWERAutistic 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? - ANSWERSocial 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". -
ANSWERSocial Communication Disorder
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
Identify the classification system used by psychiatrists and psychologists to diagnose
autism. - ANSWERDiagnostic 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? - ANSWERScreening
According to the DSM-5, marked deficits in verbal and nonverbal social
communication skills requiring substantive support would be considered a severity
level of _________. - ANSWER2
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. - ANSWERScott likely has a condition called
alexithymia.
It is ___________ for individuals with ASD to display hypersensitivity to taste, smell,
and touch. - ANSWERcommon
What distinguishes the ADOS-2 from most other scales used to assess ASD? -
ANSWERIt 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.
What ages are not recommended for Social Responsiveness Scale, Second Edition
(SRS-2) to be used to diagnosis ASD? - ANSWERUnder 2 years
Select the two individuals who first identified autism. - ANSWERAsperger and
Kanner
ANSWERS CORRECT 100%
The Autism Spectrum Rating Scale, (ASRS) is usually filled out by which of the
following? Parents, Teachers, Clinicians, All - ANSWERALL
What theory below was disproved by the 1970's? - ANSWERPoor 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 _______________ . -
ANSWERfrom quite early in childhood.
The primary reason autism subtypes were eliminated within the DSM-5 was due to
_________________ . - ANSWERdifficulties making a diagnosis because of the
ambiguous distinctions between the various subtypes.
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 _________. - ANSWER3
Which of the following is the age range appropriate for using Psychoeducational
Profile, Third Edition (PEP-3)? - ANSWER6 months- 7 years
When two measures are being compared, it is important for both to have high
reliability coefficients because... - ANSWERHigh 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? -
ANSWERPossible adverse effects on early diagnosis. and Concern about possible
under-diagnosis.
The DSM-5 created a new diagnostic category (disorder), which was ____________.
- ANSWERsocial communication disorder
Kanner's early descriptions of autism included _________________ . -
ANSWERmuteness and superior rote memory skills.
Within the DSM-5, the diagnostic criteria is now supplemented by ______________.
- ANSWERdescriptors
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps to take in developing a scale
to assess ASD? - ANSWERDevelop 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? - ANSWERAutistic 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? - ANSWERSocial 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". -
ANSWERSocial Communication Disorder
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
Identify the classification system used by psychiatrists and psychologists to diagnose
autism. - ANSWERDiagnostic 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? - ANSWERScreening
According to the DSM-5, marked deficits in verbal and nonverbal social
communication skills requiring substantive support would be considered a severity
level of _________. - ANSWER2
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. - ANSWERScott likely has a condition called
alexithymia.
It is ___________ for individuals with ASD to display hypersensitivity to taste, smell,
and touch. - ANSWERcommon
What distinguishes the ADOS-2 from most other scales used to assess ASD? -
ANSWERIt 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.
What ages are not recommended for Social Responsiveness Scale, Second Edition
(SRS-2) to be used to diagnosis ASD? - ANSWERUnder 2 years
Select the two individuals who first identified autism. - ANSWERAsperger and
Kanner
