The First Person to Describe a Group of Children in 1943

question 39

Multiple Choice

The first person to describe a group of children in 1943 who did not relate to others, had difficulties in speech development, engaged in repetitive behaviors, and were upset by changes was

• A) Michael Rutter.
• B) Leo Kanner.
• C) Temple Grandin.
• D) O. Ivar Lovaas.

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Definitions:

Moral Panic

The reaction of a group based on the false, distorted, or exaggerated perception that some group or behaviour threatens the well-being of society.

Sensationalized Stories

Tales or news reports exaggerated or skewed to provoke interest or excitement at the expense of accuracy.

Dangerous Panhandlers

Refers to the public or media perception of street beggars as potential threats to safety, often influencing policy and social attitudes.

Biological Criminology

An area of criminology that investigates biological factors as potential causes of criminal behavior.