Why is it not a good idea to alter a standardized measure for autism spectrum disorder?

What will be an ideal response?


The DSM V diagnostic criteria and measurements for an autism spectrum disorder have been empirically tested for reliability and validity. There should be no deviation from these instruments because the inherent nature of the instrument would change and require tests of validity and reliability for the altered instruments. This is a lengthy process involving hosts of other procedures and may not, in the end, benefit the client or the social worker employing the instrument.

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Theories are __________.

A) explanations of laws and statistical associations B) ideas which explain untested hypotheses C) guesses as to how things are related D) precise answers to a question that had been unanswerable

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In 1859, Charles Darwin published __________.

A) The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection B) The Descent of Man C) The Voyage of the Beagle D) Fauna of the Galapagos Island

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List three specific provisions that could improve managed care legislation to protect clients and their rights.

What will be an ideal response?

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During the intervention, Manu got married and his test scores showed significant

improvement. The most likely threat to internal validity this poses is: a) History b) Regression c) Instrumentation d) None of the above

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