Ap Psychology Quiz

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1. The notion that many people in ASD do not understand that other people have their own plans, thoughts, and points of view, and that they have difficulty understanding other people's beliefs, attitudes, and emotions refers to:
a. Theory of Mind
b. Hyper-systematizing Theory
c. Weak Central Coherence Theory
d. Social Motivation Theory

2. Which of the following is recognized as the science of behavior?
a. CBT
b. ABA
c. NDBIS
d. PBS

3. Which one of the following description correctly identifies the difference between cognitive and affective empathy?
a. Cognitive empathy is our drive to respond appropriately to other’s emotions, while affective empathy refers to the understanding of other’s emotions.
b. Cognitive empathy is impaired in autism, while affective empathy is not.
c.
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Cognitive empathy happens automatically, while affective empathy does not.
d. Cognitive empathy is also known as emotional empathy, while affective empathy is known as “perspective taking.”

4. According to what we discussed in class, which of the following is a finding supporting the Extreme male brain theory?
a. Males with ASD rated higher with systematizing than with empathizing.
b. Women with ASD also rates higher in systematizing than empathizing.
c. Mothers of those with ASD tend to work in high tech industries.
d. All of the above.

5. Which of the following is NOT a strength of Extreme male brain theory?
a. It explains the gender differences.
b. It explains repetitive behavior.
c. It explains the delay in face recognition.
d. It fits with Theory of Mind.

6. According to Dr. Alyson Sheehan (guest lecture), why do some people get diagnosed with ASD earlier in their life (ex- age 2), and others get diagnosed later in life (ex- age 62)?
a. Gender differences between males and females
b. Family support
c. If someone is doing well in school, it is less likely that they would be “flagged.”
d. All of the above are reasons she