Which of the Following Is True About the Factors That

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the factors that contribute to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ?

• A)Researchers have been able to identify a specific gene that causes ASD, thereby disproving the notion that ASD is a result of a combination of genes.
• B)Children with ASD have a higher than average rate of other genetic disorders associated with cognitive impairment, including fragile X syndrome and PKU.
• C)Children with ASD are no more likely than other children to have prenatal and birth complications.
• D)Neuroimaging studies have found few structural and functional deficits in the brains of individuals with ASD, thereby strengthening the role of environmental factors.

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Definitions:

Insight Therapist

A mental health professional who facilitates a patient's understanding or awareness of their own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, often in the context of psychotherapy.

Verbal Interactions

Exchanges of spoken words between individuals, which can influence understanding, relationships, and social learning.

Revelation Therapies

Therapeutic approaches that emphasize the uncovering or discovery of truths or insights that can lead to emotional healing or psychological improvement.

Psychoanalytic Approach

A theory and method of psychological treatment developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in understanding and treating psychopathology.