Based on the Scientific Evidence Presented in the Journals Lancet

question 78

Multiple Choice

Based on the scientific evidence presented in the journals Lancet and Vaccine which of the following is NOT the reason for the observed increase in incidence of autism in the United States and other countries since the 1970s?

• A) There is a heightened awareness of autism in society.
• B) More schools are screening more students for autism.
• C) People are generally more willing to label a broader range of conditions within the spectrum of autism disorders.
• D) The MMR vaccine is being more broadly administered, so more children are getting autism.

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Definitions:

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Veins

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A term from Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, highlighting an individual's capacity to tackle deep questions about human existence, such as the meaning of life, why we die, and how we got here.

Fluid Intelligence

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