Recent Statistics Have Claimed That Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnoses Have

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Recent statistics have claimed that autism spectrum disorder diagnoses have skyrocketed among youth. However, many researchers have pointed out that the recent shifted to the DSM-5 resulted in reclassifications of many individuals to the autism spectrum as Asperger's disorder is no longer an available diagnosis. This change in the diagnostic manual has directly affected diagnoses and therefore it is difficult to accurately determine whether there has been a rise in autism spectrum diagnoses due to:

• A) testing effect.
• B) instrumentation.
• C) attrition.
• D) sensitization effect.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In psychology, a process by which a previously learned behavior decreases in frequency or stops altogether as a result of non-reinforcement.

Alternative To Punishment

Techniques or strategies used to modify behavior that do not involve penalizing the individual, focusing on positive reinforcement or corrective measures instead.

Organizational Hierarchy

Refers to the arrangement of individuals within a corporation according to power, status, and job function.

Mentors

Experienced and trusted advisors who provide guidance, support, and advice to less experienced individuals, often in a professional context.