Explain the symptoms that constitute autism spectrum disorder, and assess the potential for treatment.

What will be an ideal response?


Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by poor social skills, poor communicative abilities, and impaired imagination. Several genes strongly contribute as causes for autism, and prenatal toxins (thalidomide) can induce autism. Treatments are largely preventative, in that pregnant women can avoid taking thalidomide or contracting rubella. There are no current biological therapies for autism spectrum disorder.

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Dissociative identity disorder was formerly termed__________

A) sensory processing disorder B) multiple personality disorder C) autism spectrum disorder D) illness anxiety disorder E) Select

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Dr. Fayed is examining how some people's friendships deepen as they age and their peer groups pass away. Dr. Fayed is studying

a) role transitions. b) biological clocks. Consider This: Our expected behaviors change as we age. LO 5.1: Indicate that roles are neither gained or lost but change with circumstances of the individual c) social clocks. Consider This: Our expected behaviors change as we age. LO 5.1: Indicate that roles are neither gained or lost but change with circumstances of the individual d) social roles. Consider This: Our expected behaviors change as we age. LO 5.1: Indicate that roles are neither gained or lost but change with circumstances of the individual

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Madison's favorite toy is a fashion doll, while Aidan's favorite toy is a dump truck. These are examples of which type of factor that affects gender stereotypes?

a) Proximal b) Distal Consider This: Factors that are close influence how we see men and women. LO 5.2: Discuss that gender roles are affected by situations we meet and are reflected in the gender stereotypes c) Social Consider This: Factors that are close influence how we see men and women. LO 5.2: Discuss that gender roles are affected by situations we meet and are reflected in the gender stereotypes d) Biological Consider This: Factors that are close influence how we see men and women. LO 5.2: Discuss that gender roles are affected by situations we meet and are reflected in the gender stereotypes

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Which of the following is not a goal of psychological research?

A. To describe behavior B. To predict behavior C. To explain behavior D. To organize behavior

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