PSYC345 Quiz 5- Autism Spectrum Disorder (Liberty university)

Question 1 2.5 / 2.5 pts Which of the following statements is true regarding the developmental trajectory of autism spectrum disorder?  All children with ASD show similar signs at the age of two.  Some children who have an early diagnosis of ASD become indistinguishable from typically developing peers in early adolescence.  The most likely improvement in the developmental trajectory of ASD is in of social and communication domains.  The developmental trajectory is nearly identical for children who show early signs of intellectual giftedness. Question 2 2.5 / 2.5 pts Jeremy is a 14-year-old high school student who functions at the level of a four-yearold. Jeremy[d1] is at-risk of exhibiting signs of depression.  True  False Question 3 2.5 / 2.5 pts Temple is a 15-year-old high school student who is in advanced placement classes and has been diagnosed with ASD. If she is like other high-functioning adolescents with ASD she is most[d1] likely to also be diagnosed with which of the following disorders?  depression  bipolar  communication  OCD Question 4 2.5 / 2.5 pts Which of the following have been identified as early precursors of autism spectrum disorder?  deficits in eye contact  reduced social interest  atypical sensorimotor development  all of these Question 5 2.5 / 2.5 pts 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?  imitation  mirror  social  pragmatic