Wesley is eight and has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. His symptoms include an extreme unresponsiveness to adults and a lack of meaningful speech. If Wesley has the typical pattern of autism symptoms, which other symptom can we expect?
a. muscle tics of the face, arms, and hands
b. repetitive, self-absorbed activities
c. highly imaginative play
d. anxiety attacks when left alone
b
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a. True b. False
The term "social allergy effect" refers to the tendency to ____
a. repel, or turn off, others b. find social situations anxiety-provoking c. find a particular person annoying or disagreeable d. become increasingly irritated by a partners' habits over time
Juan is a boy who lives in a high crime, overcrowded, high pollution area in New York city. He's always on high alert when outside, especially when walking to school, because there are many instances of drive-by shootings in his neighborhood. Based on what is known about pubertal timing, what effect, if any, does Juan's environment have on when he will go through puberty?
A. Juan will most likely go through puberty later than other children because of the stress of his life. B. Juan will most likely go through puberty earlier than other children because of the stress of his life. C. Juan will go through puberty at the same time as other children because stress does not impact puberty. D. Juan will go through puberty earlier than other children because of the pollution he breathes in on a daily basis.
Which of the following is the best example of the frustration-aggression hypothesis?
A) an honor killing B) a boxing match C) a gang initiation beating D) road rage