Current Research on the Possible Causes of Autism Lists All

question 15

Multiple Choice

Current research on the possible causes of autism lists all of the following except _____.

• A)abnormal brain development
• B)genetic factors
• C)environmental toxins
• D)parenting style

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Definitions:

Illness-Wellness Continuum

A model that illustrates the full range of health between the extremes of illness and wellness, emphasizing the dynamic state of health.

Body Systems

Refers to the groups of organs and physiological processes in the body that work together to perform essential functions, such as the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems.

Chronic Arthritis

Long-term inflammation of the joints that causes pain and possibly loss of function.

Pain-Free

A state in which an individual experiences no discomfort or pain.