The DSM-IV TR Had a Classification for Both Autism Spectrum

question 13

Multiple Choice

The DSM-IV TR had a classification for both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Asperger's disorder arguing that in the latter:

• A)children show no significant communication deficits.
• B)in the first three years of life, children show underdeveloped cognitive skills.
• C)children tend to have lower IQ scores.
• D)children experience significant impairments in their language and social functioning.

Analyze behaviors using Freudian theory, focusing on internal vs. external motivations and personality systems.

Explore alternative psychological theories, such as those of Horney, Erikson, Fromm, and Melanie Klein, for explaining behavior.

Identify and describe Freudian defense mechanisms and their applications in understanding behavior.

Understand the application of different psychological perspectives (behavioral vs. psychodynamic) in therapy.

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Definitions:

Framing

Decisions are affected by how choices are described, for example, whether uncertainty is posed as potential gains from a low baseline level, or as losses from a higher baseline value.

Potential Gains

The anticipated positive returns from an investment or venture, before accounting for expenses or losses.

Potential Losses

Refers to the maximum amount of money that can be lost in an investment or a portfolio of investments.

Information Processing Errors

Mistakes made in evaluating, interpreting, or remembering information, often affecting decision-making and judgments.