Describe some of the evidence for the heritability of ASD.
What will be an ideal response?
If parents have one child with ASD, their risk of having a second child with ASD increases to 20% (from 1%–2%). Concordance rates for ASD among monozygotic twins are from 60% to 90%, while for dizygotic twins concordance is 5% to 20%.
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Human services flourished under all but which of the following presidents?
A. Johnson B. Kennedy C. Reagan D. Roosevelt
According to Raphael (2000), the full impact of trauma frequently is felt
A. within 48 hours of a crisis event, during the "fight or flight" period of adjustment. B. two to four weeks after a crisis event during the period of adjustment known as "picking up the pieces." C. a considerable time after the crisis event during the "disillusionment" period of adjustment. D. after individuals or families have completed the "rebuilding" period of adjustment and can reflect on the events of the crisis in totality.
Which of the following does the author identify as types of effective encouraging behaviors?
A. Focusing on the client's strengths B. Using humor C. Providing accurate feedback on personality D. A and B E. All of the above
Test developers must provide adequate guidance to allow users to administer tests in a standardized fashion and score and interpret response according to established criteria. Accordingly, test developers must provide all of the following, except:
a. explanation of meaning and interpretation of scored reports b. test manual c. sample test protocols d. recommendations for use