What can be said about treatment for autism spectrum disorders?
a. While drugs like risperidone can be used to reduce stereotyped behaviors, they have a risk of dangerous side-effects.
b. The use of stimulant drugs may increase social behavior and communication
c. New treatments, including chelation, appear to have great promise.
d. Use of the high fat, ketogenic diet used for some children with intractable epilepsy, appears helpful.
a
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A famed psychologist claims that motivated behaviors result from an effort to reduce tension caused by bodily needs such as hunger or thirst. This psychologist's philosophy most closely matches ________ theory
a. reciprocity
b. homeostatic
c. needs
d. drive
e. incentive
A child’s __________ consists of her or his knowledge and beliefs about how the mind works, and how the mind influences behavior
a) theory of mind b) empathy c) self-absorption d) self-concept
Which of the following statements regarding sibling relationships in nonindustrialized, agricultural societies is TRUE?
A. Attachment between siblings in adulthood tends to be weak. B. Sisters are involved to a limited degree in the supervision of younger siblings. C. Brothers generally play little role in maintaining the family structure. D. Older siblings have an important role in caring for younger ones.
To determine whether students would like more courses scheduled in the late afternoon and evening hours, the student services department sends questionnaires to 50 students selected at random from the 5,000 who are registered at the campus. In this instance, the 5,000 students who are registered at the campus would be
a. a population. b. a representative sample. c. a biased sample. d. the independent variable.