For children diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder, the ________.
A. brain is larger than normal at birth
B. brain grows much slower during the first few years of life compared to those of nonautistic children
C. amygdala is 13 percent smaller compared to that of nonautistic children
D. frontal lobes are less well connected than in normal children
Answer: D
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a. Most cases of DID are diagnosed by a large group of advocates from varied mental health backgrounds. b. The increase in the frequency of the diagnosis correlated with the release of a popular book and movie. c. DID is frequently diagnosed outside of Canada and the United States. d. The diagnosis of DID has been associated with specific religious groups.
The rules that govern group decision making are called
a. social pressures. c. social decision schemes. b. social facilitation. d. group laws.
The same genes that contribute to schizophrenia might also be involved in the development of
A. panic disorder. B. antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). C. major depressive disorder. D. bipolar disorder.
Behavior that is oriented toward others for the sake of helping them, without expecting a reward, is called ______.
A. empathy B. sympathy C. prosocial behavior D. social reciprocity