Chapter 12 Quiz

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Research on the developmental course of autism has revealed that

Higher intellectual ability is associated with better outcomes

_____________ is a special awareness that persons have of each other that motivates them to communicate with the emotions and interests of others.

Intersubjectivity

Who is credited with first describing infantile autism as a disorder different from other childhood disorders?

Kanner

Which clinical manifestation best differentiates autism and Asperger's disorder?

Language skills

Shanda developed normally the first few months of life, but by 18 months she had slowed head growth and stereotyped hand movements. She became socially disengaged and lost language. Genetic testing revealed a mutation in the MECP2 gene. Shanda has

Rett syndrome

Tory believes he has special powers that make him strong like the Incredible Hulk or the X-men. This is an example of

a grandiose delusion

An example of a positive symptom of schizophrenia is

disorganized speech

Kevin's doctor is evaluating him for symptoms of autism. The doctor asks Kevin, "How are you today?" Kevin says, "How are you today?" This is possibly a sign of

echolalia

An example of a negative symptom of schizophrenia is

lack of goal-directed activity

Lower level repetitive sensorimotor behaviors include:

toe walking


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