Which of the Following Statements Is Correct About the Autism

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct about the autism spectrum?

• A)With the autism spectrum given in DSM-5,all diagnostic ambiguities have been clarified.
• B)Psychologists are in the middle of a diagnostic upheaval.
• C)Childhood schizophrenia probably accounts for much of ASD.
• D)In DSM-5,ASD must be diagnosed before age 12.

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Definitions:

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Stress

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