Over time, lowered activation of social brain circuitry in autism may lead to impaired social communication, which may lead to further delays in development of the social brain. This is an example of __________.
A. a pure genetic effect on brain development
B. a pure effect of the environment on brain development
C. a bidirectional effect involving brain development and social experience
D. a one-way effect of brain development on social behavior
Answer: C
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a. Interpersonal models b. Self-control theories c. Socioenvironmental models d. Neurobiological models
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a. in a masculine style. b. in a neutral style that is neither male nor female. c. in masculine as well as feminine styles. d. in a feminine style.
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a. restrictive eugenics b. competitive eugenics c. healthy eugenics d. creative eugenics