Understanding the Complexity of Autism Etiology Quiz

Test your knowledge on autism causes, genetics, neurobiology, and more with this comprehensive quiz. Learn about symptoms, risk factors, and interventions.

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Which of the following is NOT a core symptom of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

Social communication challenges

Repetitive behaviors

Enhanced motor skills

Restricted interests

What is one of the core features of autism according to the DSM-5?

Impaired motor coordination

Hyperactivity

Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities

Hypersensitivity to pain

Which of the following is NOT a developmental milestone typically delayed in children with autism?

Babbling by 12 months

Walking by 18 months

Pointing by 12 months

Using single words by 18 months

What is the approximate male-to-female ratio among individuals diagnosed with autism?

1:1

2:1

4:1

6:1

Which of the following is a common comorbid condition seen in individuals with autism?

Schizophrenia

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Alzheimer's disease

Parkinson's disease

What is the primary goal of early intervention programs for children with autism?

To cure autism

To prevent developmental delays

To optimize developmental outcomes

To provide academic enrichment

What is the prevalence rate of ASD in the United States?

1 in 68

1 in 50

1 in 100

1 in 10

Which of the following is a known genetic risk factor for autism?

Having a sibling with autism

Maternal obesity

Advanced paternal age

Exposure to vaccines

What brain imaging technique has provided insights into the neurobiology of autism?

Electroencephalography (EEG)

Computed tomography (CT)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Positron emission tomography (PET)

#10

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals with autism have exceptional abilities in a specific area, such as math or music?

Savant syndrome

Hyperfocus disorder

Specialized talent syndrome

Autistic prodigy

#11

Which of the following prenatal factors has NOT been associated with an increased risk of autism?

Maternal infection during pregnancy

Prenatal exposure to air pollution

Low birth weight

Parental age

#12

What percentage of individuals with autism have intellectual disability (IQ below 70)?

10-20%

30-40%

50-60%

70-80%

#13

Which theory suggests that autism arises from an overgrowth of synapses in the brain?

Theory of Mind

Sensory processing theory

Synaptic pruning theory

Intense world theory

#14

Which neurotransmitter imbalance has been implicated in the pathophysiology of autism?

Dopamine

Serotonin

Norepinephrine

GABA