Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the cause of autism?
A) In many cases of autism, organic factors (e.g., genetics, brain damage, etc.) have been found to cause autism.
B) In most cases of autism, a specific cause cannot be confirmed.
C) Non-organic factors, such as head trauma and exposure to environmental toxins have been found to cause autism.
D) Autism is the result of an autosomal recessive genetic disorder.
B
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Art students find it necessary to read
a. to find information, to follow directions, to interpret charts and diagrams, and to read reference manuals. b. to read artistic novels. c. to read captions on foreign films. d. for none of the above reasons.
Lily is ten years old. She gets a score of 97 on an IQ test. What does this tell us about her intellectual ability?
a. Lily's score is fairly average for her age group. b. Lily's score is in the bottom fifth of the population. c. Lily must be a very smart girl, because 100 is a perfect score. d. Lily is brighter than two-thirds of her age-mates, as IQ scores go up to about 150.
An intervention that incorporates the theories of developmental psychology and that emphasizes the importance of social interactions between people is called which of the following?
a. Behavioral approach b. Social-interactionist approach c. Linguistic-cognitive approach d. Information-processing approach
On note cards, the information is condensed and written. The act of writing is ________ and the act of holding cards is ________.
A. memory-driven; naturally instinctive B. critical; unimportant C. intellectually guided; physically intuitive D. kinesthetic; tactile