Autism (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is the approximate prevalence of autism in the population?
What is the approximate prevalence of autism in the population?
1 in 100 people
How many times more likely are boys to be diagnosed with autism compared to girls?
How many times more likely are boys to be diagnosed with autism compared to girls?
Five times
Which three domains form the triad of impairment in autism?
Which three domains form the triad of impairment in autism?
Communication, social, imagination
At approximately what age do symptoms of autism typically become apparent?
At approximately what age do symptoms of autism typically become apparent?
Four years of age
What concordance rate for autism did Bailey et al. (1995) find in MZ twins?
What concordance rate for autism did Bailey et al. (1995) find in MZ twins?
60%
By what age do most children without autism develop full understanding of theory of mind?
By what age do most children without autism develop full understanding of theory of mind?
Age four
What percentage of autistic children passed the Sally-Anne Test in Baron-Cohen et al.'s study?
What percentage of autistic children passed the Sally-Anne Test in Baron-Cohen et al.'s study?
20%
What distinguishes Asperger's syndrome from other forms of autism?
What distinguishes Asperger's syndrome from other forms of autism?
Average or above-average intelligence
Which learning theory principle does ABA therapy primarily use?
Which learning theory principle does ABA therapy primarily use?
Positive reinforcement
What improvement rate did Wood et al. (2009) find in children receiving CBT for anxiety?
What improvement rate did Wood et al. (2009) find in children receiving CBT for anxiety?
78.5%