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bcretired

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Which disorder is characterized by the DSM-5 as qualitative impairment in social interaction and/or communication; restricted, stereotyped interests and activities; and delays or abnormal functioning in a major area before the age of three?
 
  a. intellectual disability
 b. autism spectrum disorder
 c. amnestic dissociative disorder
  d. learning disorder

Question 2

Charles was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. He is extremely unresponsive to adults and does not speak. He first showed these abnormalities around the age of six. What aspect of Charles's case is unusual for autistic disorder?
 
  a. It is unusual for a person with autistic disorder to show abnormalities first at age 6.
  b. It is unusual for a person with autistic disorder to be male.
 c. It is unusual for a person with autistic disorder to be unresponsive to adults.
 d. It is unusual for a person with autistic disorder not to speak.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a



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