Studies of the Neural Bases of Autism Have Found That

question 38

Multiple Choice

Studies of the neural bases of autism have found that people with autism

• A) have less activation in the medial prefrontal cortex and superior temporal sulcus when performing theory of mind tasks.
• B) have smaller amygdalae in comparison to nonautistic people.
• C) do not significantly deactivate the medial prefrontal cortex when performing non-self- referential tasks.
• D) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Pericardial Cavity

The pericardial cavity is the potential space between the parietal and visceral layers of the pericardium, containing a small amount of lubricating fluid to reduce friction during heart movement.

Thoracic Cavity

The chamber of the body of vertebrates that is protected by the thoracic wall and contains the lungs and heart.

Ventral Cavity

A large body cavity that houses many organs, including those in the thoracic and abdominal regions.

Feedback Mechanism

A process in biological and mechanical systems where the system's output is fed back into the system as input, adjusting its performance to meet a desired goal.