Which of the Following Best Reflects the Changes That Occurred

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best reflects the changes that occurred with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition's (DSM-5's) description and diagnostic criteria for autism?

• A) There is an increased focus on deficits in communication and social interaction deficits.
• B) Autism diagnosis must now be made before the age of 2.
• C) There is an increased focus on engagement in repetitive patterns of behavior.
• D) Asperger's syndrome has been eliminated.

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Definitions:

Rating Scales

Rating scales are tools used to evaluate or measure the intensity, frequency, or presence of behaviors, attitudes, or other defined variables.

Behaviorists

Psychologists who focus on observable behaviors and the ways in which they're learned, rather than on mental states or processes.

Projective Tests

Psychological assessment tools where individuals reveal their unconscious feelings and thoughts through responses to ambiguous stimuli.

Personality Assessments

Tools or techniques designed to evaluate human personality traits, behaviors, and characteristics.