Autism spectrum disorder diagnostic criteria — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Autism spectrum disorder must present in _____ (age group)

Answer: early childhood

Flashcard 2: _____ disorder is a childhood disorder characterized by repetitive and pervasive behavior that violates the basic rights of others or societal norms

Answer: Conduct

Flashcard 3: A _____ disorder is an inflexible, maladaptive, and rigidly pervasive pattern of behavior causing subjective distress and/or impaired functioning

Answer: personality

Flashcard 4: Autism spectrum disorder is more commonly accompanied by intellectual _____

Answer: disability

Flashcard 5: Long-term infant deprivation of affection may result in _____ disorder (infant indiscriminately attaches to strangers)

Answer: disinhibited social engagement

Flashcard 6: _____ disorder is a childhood disorder characterized by poor social interactions, social communication deficits, repetitive/ritualized behaviors, and restricted interests

Answer: Autism spectrum

Flashcard 7: Can autism occur without language and intellectual impairment?_____

Answer: Yes

Flashcard 8: Bilateral lesion of the amygdala results in:

Answer: Klüver-Bucy syndrome (bilateral amygdala lesion) :: Syndrome?

Extra: Klüver-Bucy syndrome results from bilateral destruction of the amygdala (part of the limbic system). It is characterized by hyperorality, hypersexuality, disinhibited behavior, and visual agnosia. It is associated with HSV-1 encephalitis.