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Which of the following is a major risk factor for developing a social anxiety disorder?
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14. Psychological Disorders
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Which two core features are used to characterize autism spectrum disorder according to the DSM-5?
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Hallucinations and delusions
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Persistent deficits in social communication and interaction, and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
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Obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors
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Mood swings and impulsivity
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Understand that the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition) provides specific criteria to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Identify that ASD is characterized by two core features: difficulties in social communication and interaction, and the presence of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.
Recognize that 'hallucinations and delusions' are symptoms typically associated with psychotic disorders, not ASD.
Note that 'obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors' are characteristic of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), which is different from ASD.
Understand that 'mood swings and impulsivity' are more related to mood disorders or ADHD, and are not core features of ASD according to the DSM-5.
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