The text describes two alternate explanations for the increased rate of autistic disorder, which are
A) unhealthy changes in the American diet and increased rates of genetic abnormalities.
B) increased exposure to lead and increased environmental pollution.
C) changes in diagnostic practices and the addition of two new disorders to the autism spectrum category.
D) reactions from other childhood vaccinations and the inclusion of a comorbid autism disorder for children with intellectual disability.
C
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On what does the DSM-5 place primary emphasis?
a. mechanisms that regulate emotion b. the ability to distinguish between real or imagined auditory sensations c. the consequences of certain behavioral syndromes d. a person's social or occupational role
Although the mean score on an IQ test is 100, what is the mode (most common score)?
a. About 120 b. About 95 c. About 84 d. About 105
Which of the following brain structures is MOST closely associated with the regulation of emotion?
a. cerebellum b. reticular formation c. brainstem d. limbic system
Suppose that Walter is undergoing an interview training seminar in which he repeatedly practices coming up with responses to the statement, "You're not qualified." For example, he practices rebutting with, "Actually if you'll take a closer look at my resume..." and "If you'll just give me a chance..." It would appear that Walter's interview training seminar is teaching him how to avoid rejections
based on the idea of ____. a. systematic desensitization b. alpha strategies c. inoculation d. the boomerang effect