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One of the key differences in the DSM-IV diagnosis and DSM-5 diagnosis is that ________.
A. More children will be diagnosed
B. The level of the client's severity is to be indicated
C. More clients will access services
D. Asperger's wil...
BCAT Training Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed
One of the key differences in the DSM-IV diagnosis and DSM-5 diagnosis is that ________.
A. More children will be diagnosed
B. The level of the client's severity is to be indicated
C. More clients will access services
D. Asperger's will remain as a prevalent disorder - Answers B. The level of the client's severity is to be
indicated
In the new DSM-5 diagnosis, there are specifiers. Which of the following is NOT true regarding
specifiers?
A. Severity Specifiers indicate the severity for each of the two domains (i.e., Social Communication and
Restricted Repetitive behavior)
B. Specifiers provide the etiology or other important features of presenting symptoms relevant to
treatment (e.g., "with or without intellectual impairment")
C. Severity Specifiers indicate only the severity level of social communication
D. Specifiers indicate early history (e.g., "ASD with onset of 20 months and loss of words) - Answers C.
Severity Specifiers indicate only the severity level of social communication
Which of the following is true regarding the ASD diagnosis within DSM-5?
A. Symptoms together must cause significant impairment in everyday functioning
B. Symptoms are better described within another DSM-5 diagnosis
C. Described symptoms emerge after the age of three
D. All of the above - Answers A. Symptoms together must cause significant impairment in everyday
functioning
Which BEST describes the diagnoses replaced by the new DSM-5 diagnosis of ASD?
A. Asperger's and Autism
,B. PDD-NOS
C. The listed disorders under Pervasive Developmental Disorders
D. Disintegrative Disorder - Answers C. The listed disorders under Pervasive Developmental Disorders
In regards to the procedures when giving a diagnosis, a ________.
A. Blood test is required to ensure the individual actually has ASD and not another disorder
B. Diagnosis is based on the direct observations and judgments of a trained professional
C. Formal testing needs to first be given to identify if the individual is typically developing or has another
disorder
D. All of the above should be done when diagnosing individuals - Answers B. Diagnosis is based on the
direct observations and judgments of a trained professional
Social Communication Disorder ________.
A. Is similar to previous diagnosis of Asperger's
B. Is difficult to diagnose
C. Does not have ritualistic behavior as one of the symptoms
D. Both A & C - Answers D. Both A & C
An individual must have ____ of the listed restricted/repetitive patterns of behavior, interest, or
activities in Criteria B.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D, 4 - Answers B. 2
In the past, an individual had to have _____ of the listed symptoms/behaviors present to receive a
diagnosis of Autism; however, with the DSM-5 diagnosis of ASD, an individual must have all ___
symptoms present within Criteria A (social communication and social interaction) for a diagnosis of ASD.
, A. 4; 3
B. 6; 4
C. 4; 6
D. 6; 3 - Answers D. 6; 3
Which of the following is a true statement regarding individuals that previously received one of the four
Pervasive Developmental Disorder diagnoses under DSM-IV?
A. These individuals must immediately be diagnosed
B. All these individuals should be diagnosed with Social Communication Disorder instead
C. The individual should still meet the criteria of ASD under DSM-5 or another more accurate diagnosis
under DSM-5
D. If the individual does not meet the new criteria under DSM-5 they have likely outgrown the disorder -
Answers C. The individual should still meet the criteria of ASD under DSM-5 or another more accurate
diagnosis under DSM-5
Which best describes who can give a formal diagnosis of ASD?
A. School psychologists
B. Developmental pediatricians, neurologists or psychologists
C. Pediatricians
D. Social workers - Answers B. Developmental pediatricians, neurologists or psychologists
When gathering specific information about a client's skill set all of the following are examples of
something a therapist/RBT may be asked to do except ________.
A. Implement standardized assessment in structured setting
B. Probe or check if certain skills can be performed by the client
C. Answer a questionnaire or survey about the client
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