In the 1990s, Rates of Autism Were Approximately 1 in 2000

question 113

Multiple Choice

In the 1990s, rates of autism were approximately 1 in 2000. However, recent estimates suggest that as many as 1 in _____ children has some form of autism.

• A)198
• B)76,000
• C)68
• D)1000

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Definitions:

Separation

The process of distinguishing oneself from others or from previous conditions, often used in psychological contexts to describe individualization.

Mirror Neurons

Specialized brain cells that fire when an individual sees or hears another perform an action, just as they would fire if the observing individual were performing the same action.

Brain Imaging Studies

Research or diagnostic techniques that involve the visualization of the brain's structure and function, using technologies such as MRI or CT scans.

Brain Functioning

The processes and activities by which the brain processes information, regulates bodily functions, and supports cognitive abilities such as thinking and memory.