A child psychologist was asked to provide guidelines for ...

[dakota nelson]

A child psychologist was asked to provide guidelines for distinguishing autistic disorder and childhood schizophrenia. Which of the following would be a helpful guideline for mental health professionals faced with making a differential diagnosis?
 
  a) Childhood schizophrenia is more likely to run in families.
   b) Childhood schizophrenia rarely occurs until age 7 or later.
   c) Childhood schizophrenia is more likely to involve disordered speech.
   d) Childhood schizophrenia tends to have a major impact on peer
   relationships.

Question 2

Peter rarely makes eye contact, seldom smiles, and infrequently talks in response to other people. He seems indifferent to everyone, including his parents. Which diagnosis is consistent with Peter's behavior?
 
  a) autistic disorder
   b) mental retardation
   c) childhood schizophrenia
   d) obsessive-compulsive disorder

[yeungji]

Answer to Question 1

Posted another one can you check that one too? Thanks.

Answer to Question 2

a

[dakota nelson]

Wow, this really help

[upturnedfurball]

Great answer, keep it coming