Question 1

Dr.Smith is investigating the link between a specific neuron and a child with ASD's deficits in imitating others.What is the name of this neuron?

Accepted Answer

A) imitation 
B) mirror 
C) social 
D) pragmatic 
A) imitation 
B) mirror 
C) social 
D) pragmatic B

Question 2

Describe two of the physiological factors discussed as possible factors in ASD.

Accepted Answer

-Regions of brain - frontal lobes,amygdala,and cerebellum;impaired connectivity between two parts of the brain
-Mirror neuron system - affects ability to learn from visual observations of others
-Growth dysregulation hypothesis - brain growth goes awry
-Extreme male brain theory - evolutionary role of sex-linked dimensions of brain functioning commonly associated with male characteristics (logical,systematic thinking);developmental difference rather than developmental disability

Question 3

Describe and give two examples of social cognition as it relates to ASD.How does this deficit impact children in the short-term and long-term?

Accepted Answer

-Construct related to self and others,emotions and cognition,and language and meaning
-Affects ways in which people think about themselves and their social worlds
-Two features - understanding of what is more or less important;what is social and nonsocial
-Typically developing children understanding this and are in tune with social interactions
-Learning from others and learning about others
-A social brain is developed through experiences with others
-Short-term affects interactions with others
-Long-term affects education,work,relationships

Question 4

Describe and discuss how early home videos of children with ASD have contributed to the understanding of early signs of ASD.How can this knowledge be used to develop interventions?

Accepted Answer

-Confirm/support parents' suspensions of

Question 5

Identify two school-based interventions for children with ASD.What does the research indicate regarding the effectiveness of mainstreaming of children with ASD with typically developing peers?

Accepted Answer

-Based services on educational needs rat

Question 6

Jeremy is a 14-year-old who has been diagnosed with ASD.It is possible that he will show cognitive and communication skill declines as a result of the onset of seizures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Childhood vaccines and immunizations have been clearly linked to the onset of autism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Evaluate Tony Attwood's analogy of children with ASD as unique plaid clothes.How does this concept add to the understanding of children with ASD?

Accepted Answer

-Each child is unique even tho

Question 9

Austin is an 18-month-old who is exhibiting several signs of ASD.If he is typical of others with ASD,he is likely to display more negative emotion and less well-regulated emotion than his 3-year-old brother.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe how a psychologist might assess and diagnose impairments in affective social competence.

Accepted Answer

-Definition - coordination of capacities

Question 11

Kyle,a 9-month-old,will take his mother's face and turn it towards an object he wants her to see or get for him.This is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kyle,a 9-month-old,will take his mother's face and...

Question 12

A child with autism is less likely to be able to distinguish between what is socially important and what is not when compared to typically developing peers.This is known as a child's:

Accepted Answer

A) social behavior. 
B) social cognition. 
C) psychosocial understanding. 
D) theory of mind. 
A) social behavior. 
B) social cognition. 
C) psychosocial understanding. 
D) theory of mind.

Question 13

The type of intervention used with ASD that focuses on discrete trials and intensive interactions between the child and an adult is known as

Accepted Answer

A) Lovaas therapy. 
B) intensive psychotherapy. 
C) applied behavior analysis. 
D) discrete trial therapy. 
A) Lovaas therapy. 
B) intensive psychotherapy. 
C) applied behavior analysis. 
D) discrete trial therapy.

Question 14

According to the authors of this text,children with ASD are often most impaired by which aspect of this disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) difficulty with remembering social details 
B) strengths in visual processing which isolates than from others who rely more on verbal interactions 
C) Difficulty with social communication,interactions,and relationships 
D) deficits in transitioning from one task to the other 
A) difficulty with remembering social details 
B) strengths in visual processing which isolates than from others who rely more on verbal interactions 
C) Difficulty with social communication,interactions,and relationships 
D) deficits in transitioning from one task to the other

Question 15

Research supports that fact that a child's ________ is the best resource when considering long-term treatment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research supports that fact that a child's...

Question 16

Researchers have found that toddlers with ASD spend much less time scanning a human's ________ than typically developing peers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Researchers have found that toddlers with ASD...

Question 17

Wayne loves to talk about recipes made with a particular brand of mayonnaise,and will do so for long periods of time at home and at school.This is known as ________ and ________ behavior.

Accepted Answer

restricted

Question 18

Design an assessment protocol to identify young children with ASD.Be sure it is comprehensive and descriptive and will lead to effective interventions.

Accepted Answer

-Interviews with parents (research has s

Question 19

"Growth without guidance" describes the ________ hypothesis which explains how brain development may lead to ASD.

Accepted Answer

growth dys

Question 20

Compare and contrast historical and current perspectives of autism spectrum disorder.What has led to changes in these perspectives over the years?

Accepted Answer

-Various names - autistic disorder,Asper

Dr.Smith is investigating the link between a specific neuron and a child with ASD's deficits in imitating others.What is the name of this neuron?

Describe two of the physiological factors discussed as possible factors in ASD.

Describe and give two examples of social cognition as it relates to ASD.How does this deficit impact children in the short-term and long-term?

Describe and discuss how early home videos of children with ASD have contributed to the understanding of early signs of ASD.How can this knowledge be used to develop interventions?

Identify two school-based interventions for children with ASD.What does the research indicate regarding the effectiveness of mainstreaming of children with ASD with typically developing peers?

Jeremy is a 14-year-old who has been diagnosed with ASD.It is possible that he will show cognitive and communication skill declines as a result of the onset of seizures.

Childhood vaccines and immunizations have been clearly linked to the onset of autism.

Evaluate Tony Attwood's analogy of children with ASD as unique plaid clothes.How does this concept add to the understanding of children with ASD?

Austin is an 18-month-old who is exhibiting several signs of ASD.If he is typical of others with ASD,he is likely to display more negative emotion and less well-regulated emotion than his 3-year-old brother.

Describe how a psychologist might assess and diagnose impairments in affective social competence.

Kyle,a 9-month-old,will take his mother's face and turn it towards an object he wants her to see or get for him.This is known as ________.

A child with autism is less likely to be able to distinguish between what is socially important and what is not when compared to typically developing peers.This is known as a child's:

The type of intervention used with ASD that focuses on discrete trials and intensive interactions between the child and an adult is known as

According to the authors of this text,children with ASD are often most impaired by which aspect of this disorder?

Research supports that fact that a child's ________ is the best resource when considering long-term treatment.

Researchers have found that toddlers with ASD spend much less time scanning a human's ________ than typically developing peers.

Wayne loves to talk about recipes made with a particular brand of mayonnaise,and will do so for long periods of time at home and at school.This is known as and behavior.

Design an assessment protocol to identify young children with ASD.Be sure it is comprehensive and descriptive and will lead to effective interventions.

"Growth without guidance" describes the ________ hypothesis which explains how brain development may lead to ASD.

Compare and contrast historical and current perspectives of autism spectrum disorder.What has led to changes in these perspectives over the years?

Introduction

Models of Child Development, psychopathology, and Treatment

Principles and Practices of Developmental Psychopathology

Classification, assessment and Diagnosis, and Intervention

Disorders of Early Development

Disorders of Attachment

Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Learning Disorders

Attention Deficithyperactivity Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder

Anxiety Disorders, obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicidality

Maltreatment and Trauma-And Stressor-Related Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Eating Disorders

Filters

Exam 8: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Dr.Smith is investigating the link between a specific neuron and a child with ASD's deficits in imitating others.What is the name of this neuron?

Describe two of the physiological factors discussed as possible factors in ASD.

Describe and give two examples of social cognition as it relates to ASD.How does this deficit impact children in the short-term and long-term?

Describe and discuss how early home videos of children with ASD have contributed to the understanding of early signs of ASD.How can this knowledge be used to develop interventions?

Identify two school-based interventions for children with ASD.What does the research indicate regarding the effectiveness of mainstreaming of children with ASD with typically developing peers?

Jeremy is a 14-year-old who has been diagnosed with ASD.It is possible that he will show cognitive and communication skill declines as a result of the onset of seizures.

Childhood vaccines and immunizations have been clearly linked to the onset of autism.

Evaluate Tony Attwood's analogy of children with ASD as unique plaid clothes.How does this concept add to the understanding of children with ASD?

Austin is an 18-month-old who is exhibiting several signs of ASD.If he is typical of others with ASD,he is likely to display more negative emotion and less well-regulated emotion than his 3-year-old brother.

Describe how a psychologist might assess and diagnose impairments in affective social competence.

Kyle,a 9-month-old,will take his mother's face and turn it towards an object he wants her to see or get for him.This is known as ________.

A child with autism is less likely to be able to distinguish between what is socially important and what is not when compared to typically developing peers.This is known as a child's:

The type of intervention used with ASD that focuses on discrete trials and intensive interactions between the child and an adult is known as

According to the authors of this text,children with ASD are often most impaired by which aspect of this disorder?

Research supports that fact that a child's ________ is the best resource when considering long-term treatment.

Researchers have found that toddlers with ASD spend much less time scanning a human's ________ than typically developing peers.

Wayne loves to talk about recipes made with a particular brand of mayonnaise,and will do so for long periods of time at home and at school.This is known as ________ and ________ behavior.

Design an assessment protocol to identify young children with ASD.Be sure it is comprehensive and descriptive and will lead to effective interventions.

"Growth without guidance" describes the ________ hypothesis which explains how brain development may lead to ASD.

Compare and contrast historical and current perspectives of autism spectrum disorder.What has led to changes in these perspectives over the years?

Introduction

Models of Child Development, psychopathology, and Treatment

Principles and Practices of Developmental Psychopathology

Classification, assessment and Diagnosis, and Intervention

Disorders of Early Development

Disorders of Attachment

Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Learning Disorders

Attention Deficithyperactivity Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder

Anxiety Disorders, obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicidality

Maltreatment and Trauma-And Stressor-Related Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Eating Disorders

Filters

Wayne loves to talk about recipes made with a particular brand of mayonnaise,and will do so for long periods of time at home and at school.This is known as and behavior.