Compare and contrast the differences between autistic disorder and Asperger's Syndrome

What will be an ideal response?


Autistic disorder and Asperger's Syndromeare part of a category of developmental
disorders known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Autism is the more severe of the two, with
the child often lacking communication skills, interestin others, and in some cases being mentally
retarded. Children diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome are able to communicate effectively yet they
struggle with interpersonal skills.

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A. oldest old B. old old C. young old D. geriatric

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For which famous memory researcher is memory a problem-solving activity in which the problem is to give a coherent account of some past event, and the memory is the solution to that problem?

A) Bartlett B) Meyer C) Ebbinghaus Incorrect. The researcher in question is Bartlett. Ebbinghaus was concerned with memory for nonsense syllables and not stories like Bartlett. D) Skinner TOPIC: Getting It Out: Retrieval of Long-Term Memories

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The notion that each of us enlarges our understanding, our experiences, and our resources through intimate friends and lovers is ______

Fill in the blank with correct word

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Roles that are not readily apparent in a group result in

A. Role differentiation B. Role ambiguity C. Role actualization

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