_____ is not a defining feature of autism.
A. Abnormal social development
B. Impaired language and communication
C. Repetitive, stereotyped behavior
D. Moderate to severe intellectual disability
Answer: D
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Systematic __________ is a very effective treatment for a phobia in which a person learns to pair a state of deep relaxation with exposure to the trigger of their phobia. This behavior technique helps replace a learned fear with a more relaxed, adaptive
response to the target of the phobia. a. deprogramming b. desensitization c. relaxation d. flooding
Sierra believes that developmental change is primarily influenced by one's environment. How might Sierra explain an individual's propensity for artistic expression?
A. An individual's propensity for artistic expression is hereditary. B. An individual's propensity for artistic expression is a natural part of aging. C. An individual's propensity for artistic expression is evolutionary. D. An individual's propensity for artistic expression is inspired by creative parents.
How should you react to a policy that supports the initial testing of hearing at age three and a half years?
A. Great idea, because this is the beginning of a sensitive period for development of potential auditory problems. B. Great idea, but since few hearing problems occur before this age, you are unlikely to identify any children with hearing problems. C. Bad idea, because by the time those with significant hearing loss reach this age, they are at significant risk for life-long speech and language difficulties. D. Bad idea, as accurate assessment of hearing is not possible until age five.
The ability to deal effectively with social conflict is not likely to be reflected in one's performance on the WAIS. This best illustrates that intelligence is
a. impossible to measure with any reliability. b. unrelated to the speed of cognitive processing. c. a collection of distinctly different abilities. d. a joint function of nature and nurture. e. affected by stereotype threat.