Billy is 2 years old and rarely speaks or uses gestures. He does not like to be cuddled by his parents, or anyone else for that matter. He does not play with his siblings, but prefers to play alone. His play is repetitious and without emotional expression or imagination. Billy meets the criteria for __________.
A. Rett syndrome
B. autism spectrum disorder
C. Asperger's disorder
D. childhood disintegrative disorder
Answer: B
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a. can be easily adapted for computer administration. b. are longer. c. are easier to administer. d. can be developed with little effort.
Which of the following is indicative of a dissociative disorder?
a. motor or sensory symptoms incongruent with any neurological or medical disorder b. a separation of part of a person's consciousness or identity c. falsifying symptoms of amnesia d. the ability to only remember certain details of an incident
Which of the following is not likely to be included on a questionnaire designed to collect data about children's behavior?
a. peer nominations c. self-reporting b. a measure of IQ d. descriptions of behaviors