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680: Ch. 6 Practice Exam (Boucher)

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Single factor theories of ASD are undermined by other emerging evidence. The emerging evidence is related to what is called ____________ .

A. neuropsychological data mapping.
B. the broader autism phenotype.
C. genetic testing.
D. genealogy mapping.
E. Both C and D.
F. Both A and B.
A. neuropsychological data mapping.
B. the broader autism phenotype.
C. genetic testing.
D. genealogy mapping.
E. Both C and D.
F. Both A and B.
Promixal data refers to the _________ data collected.

nearest; most immediate
most similar
most recent
most distant
nearest; most immediate
most similar
most recent
most distant
The causes of autism related behaviors are _______________ .

simple, straightforward, and dependable.
complex, individually unique, and unpredictable.
complex, cumulative, and multidimensional.
complex, cumulative, and interactive.
simple, straightforward, and dependable.
complex, individually unique, and unpredictable.
complex, cumulative, and multidimensional.
complex, cumulative, and interactive.
Which of the following are considered single common pathways based on the neuropsychological level?

A. Faulty conditioning
B. Severe language disorder
C. Defective sequencing ability
D. Impaired theory of mind
E. Only A and C above.
F. All the above...A through D.
A. Faulty conditioning
B. Severe language disorder
C. Defective sequencing ability
D. Impaired theory of mind
E. Only A and C above.
F. All the above...A through D.
Most of the early theories exploring the causes of ASD have now been _______________ .

confirmed.
rejected.
confirmed and new research continues to provide evidence supporting them.
None of the above.
confirmed.
rejected.
confirmed and new research continues to provide evidence supporting them.
None of the above.
According to our textbook, well conducted, evidenced-based research is most likely to be found _____________ .

at major research institutions.
in peer reviewed journals.
at grant funded research institutions.
at major research institutions on the east coast.
at major research institutions.
in peer reviewed journals.
at grant funded research institutions.
at major research institutions on the east coast.
It is important for behavior therapists, psychologists, and parents to maintain a critical attitude when considering the merits of emerging theories.

True
False
True
False
The identification of etiological causes of autism is important in developing specific treatments and in developing prevention programs.

True
False
True
False
Research has determined that autism is a simple condition that requires complex treatments.

True
False
True
False
Autism is a complex condition affecting very many aspects of behavior.
Learning disabilities and language impairments are considered two of the most common and jointly debilitating specifiers.

True
False
True
False
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