Which Is True of Language Skills in Those Diagnosed with ASD

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which is true of language skills in those diagnosed with ASD?

• A) Language skills must be impaired for diagnosis.
• B) If language skills are impaired, children should instead be diagnosed with social/pragmatic communication disorder.
• C) Language skills needn't be impaired for an ASD diagnosis, and most individuals diagnosed with ASD have unimpaired language skills.
• D) Language skills needn't be impaired for an ASD diagnosis, though most individuals with ASD have impaired language.

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Definitions:

Cue

A signal or stimulus that triggers a specific response or action, often used in behavior and perception.

Drive

An internal state that motivates an individual to satisfy needs or achieve goals.

Response

In the feedback loop, the impact the message had on the receiver’s knowledge, attitudes, or behaviors during the communication process.

Reinforcement

In a psychological context, a strategy to encourage or strengthen a desired behavior by providing a positive or negative stimulus after the behavior occurs.