New changes to the DSM-5 include reclassifying Asperger's disorder and autistic disorder under the general category of __________ .
A) childhood disintegrative disorders
B) autism spectrum disorder
C) attention-deficit disorders
D) pervasive developmental disorders

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The DSM-5 has reclassified Asperger's disorder and autistic disorder under the general category of autism spectrum disorder. This change was made to better reflect the overlapping symptoms and characteristics of these disorders and to improve diagnostic accuracy and consistency. Childhood disintegrative disorder, attention-deficit disorders, and pervasive developmental disorders are not the correct choices as they do not accurately reflect the changes made in the DSM-5 regarding the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders.

New Changes to the DSM-5 Include Reclassifying Asperger's Disorder and Autistic