PSYC 345 / Quiz #5: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Question 1
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Which of the following statements is true regarding the developmental trajectory of
autism spectrum disorder?
All children with ASD show similar signs at the age of two.
Some children who have an early diagnosis of ASD become indistinguishable from
typically developing peers in early adolescence.
The most likely improvement in the developmental trajectory of ASD is in of social and
communication domains.
The developmental trajectory is nearly identical for children who show early signs of
intellectual giftedness.
Question 2
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Jeremy is a 14-year-old high school student who functions at the level of a four-year-
old. Jeremy[d1] is at-risk of exhibiting signs of depression.
True
False
Question 3
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Temple is a 15-year-old high school student who is in advanced placement classes and has been
diagnosed with ASD. If she is like other high-functioning adolescents with ASD she
is most[d1] likely to also be diagnosed with which of the following disorders?
depression
bipolar
communication
OCD
Question 4
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Which of the following have been identified as early precursors of autism spectrum disorder?
deficits in eye contact
reduced social interest
atypical sensorimotor development
all of these
Question 5
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Dr. Smith is investigating the link between a specific neuron and a child with ASD’s deficits in
imitating others. What is the name of this neuron?
imitation
mirror
social
pragmatic
Question 6
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Childhood vaccines and immunizations have been clearly linked to the onset of autism.
True
False
Question 7
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Five-year-old Bethany enters to the room and promptly sits on the school psychologist’s
lap without acknowledging her. This is an example of Bethany’s ability to differentiate what is
social and nonsocial and is known as _____.
social cognition
theory of mind
affective social competence
theory of others
Question 8
2.5 / 2.5 pts
The two-hit model of autism helps to explain why adolescents with ASD may have
unique and[d1] primarily negative impact on their development.
True
False
Question 9
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Which of the following statements would the authors of your text most likely endorse as it
relates to the identification of childhood disorders?
The identification of childhood disorders is currently unnecessary because many
interventions have been identified to help with a variety of disorders.
The identification of childhood disorders is currently unnecessary because many
disorders are limited to the period of childhood and therefore unnecessarily stigmatize
children.
The identification of childhood disorders is important as it aids in research,
communication, and continued understanding of how to better treat childhood
disorders.
The identification of childhood disorders is necessary because it leads to the
identification of other disorders that were once thought to only exist in adulthood.
Question 10
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Nine-month-old Andrew looks intently as his older brother as he talks to him. In response
he coos and babbles, as if having a conversation with his brother. Andrew is demonstrating an
important social learning task that exemplifies _____.
social language
learning from others
pragmatic skills
reciprocal social skills
Question 11
2.5 / 2.5 pts
A child with autism is less likely to be able to distinguish between what is socially important and
what is not when compared to typically developing peers. This is known as a child’s:
social behavior.
social cognition.
psychosocial understanding.
theory of mind.
Question 12
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Researchers have found that toddlers diagnosed with ASD show a “striking imbalance”
in their lack of engagement with people and enhanced engagement with _______.
animals
objects
television
stuffed animals
Question 13
2.5 / 2.5 pts
The type of intervention used with ASD that focuses on discrete trials and intensive interactions
between the child and an adult is known as
Lovaas therapy.
intensive psychotherapy.
applied behavior analysis.
discrete trial therapy.
Question 14
2.5 / 2.5 pts
The observation that children diagnosed with ASD appear obsessed with how things
work rather than how people work is an example of what two concepts?
obsession with movement; restricted interests
physical obsession; social obsession
mechanical savant; social deficits
folk physics; folk psychology
Question 15
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding parental input regarding
a possible diagnosis of ASD?
Parents’ memories are usually unreliable regarding their child’s early development.
Parents usually overestimate their child’s abilities and therefore should be not
considered as more important than a clinical assessment.
Parents usually underestimate their child’s abilities and therefore should be dismissed.
Parents’ perceptions of their child’s difficulties are often accurate and should be
addressed in a timely manner.
Question 16
2.5 / 2.5 pts
As evidenced in the changes seen in DSM-5’s description of autism spectrum disorder, changes
in nomenclature reflect shifts in societal attitudes as well as current research of childhood
disorders.
True
False
Question 17
2.5 / 2.5 pts
According to the authors of this text, children with ASD are often most impaired by which
aspect of this disorder?
difficulty with remembering social details
strengths in visual processing which isolates than from others who rely more on verbal
interactions
Difficulty with social communication, interactions, and relationships
deficits in transitioning from one task to the other
Question 18
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Children with ASD often show deficits in planning, memory, impulse control, and an
ability to control their attention. This is related to which of the following?
executive functioning
central coherence
fluid intelligence
pragmatic
Question 19
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Autism spectrum disorder used to include all of the following EXCEPT:
autistic disorder
Asperger syndrome
atypical autism
low-functioning autism
Question 20
2.5 / 2.5 pts
There are several medications that have been found to be effective in treating the core deficits
of ASD.
True
False
Question 21
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Rene and Michele’s young son has just been diagnosed with ASD. What would be the
best source[d1] of intervention information for them to consider?
recommendation from other parents
social media
mental health professional who specialize in ASD
All of the above
Question 22
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Tyler, a 5-year-old with ASD, has a fascination with anything to do with trains and if allowed to
would spend hours lining up his trains in his room. This is an example of what characteristic of
ASD?
purposeless behaviors
social anxiety
genetic predisposition
restricted and repetitive behaviors
Question 23
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Cody, a 15-year-old diagnosed with ASD, is being treated with an intervention that focuses on
teaching structure, involves his parents, emphasizes skills development, and includes
generalization. This is most likely the Treatment and Education of Autistic and related
Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH) model.
True
False
Question 24
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Children with ASD often have difficulties with experiencing emotions, sending emotional
messages to others, and accurately reading others’ emotional signals. This is known as theory of
mind.
True
False
Quiz Score: 60 out of 60
Submission Details:
Time: 18 minutes
Current Score: 60 out of 60
Kept Score: 60 out of 60
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