Which Statement BEST Reflects Current Research About the Biological Causes

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST reflects current research about the biological causes of autism spectrum disorder?

• A) So far, researchers have found no biological causes for autism spectrum disorder.
• B) The problem is much more likely to be with the brain's anatomy rather than with brain functioning.
• C) There are probably multiple biological causes.
• D) Neurotransmitter dysfunction explains problems in the cerebellum, but not the brain stem.

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Definitions:

Nursery Discharge

The process and policies related to the release of a newborn or young child from a hospital nursery or neonatal care unit.

Isolette

A specialized incubator designed to provide controlled temperature and humidity to care for premature or low-birth-weight infants.

Temperature-Controlled

Describes systems or environments that maintain specific temperatures through regulation mechanisms.

Kauai Longitudinal Study

A comprehensive research project that followed the development of a group of people born on the island of Kauai in 1955, focusing on their psychological and social growth.