When compared to normal non-autistic controls, those with autism spectrum disorder have been found to have smaller minicolumns in the cerebral cortex. Related to information processing, smaller minicolumns ____.?

a. ?apply a response to similar stimuli
b. ?favor the process of discrimination
c. ?favor the process of generalization
d. ?assist in language acquisition


Answer : d. ?assist in language acquisition

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