Simon Baron-Cohen (2005) and Other Researchers Have Argued That Children

question 6

Multiple Choice

Simon Baron-Cohen (2005) and other researchers have argued that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder show deficits in the "social brain" that explain their problems with social communication. Which of the following brain regions is usually NOT considered a component of the "social brain?"

• A)Amygdala
• B)Fusiform gyrus
• C)Prefrontal cortex
• D)Striatum

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To carry out, execute, or conduct an activity or task.

Conform

The act of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors to match those of a group or social norms.

Adaptive Quality

Traits or behaviors that enhance an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

Fight-or-flight Response

An automatic physiological reaction to an event that is perceived as stressful or frightening, preparing the body to either fight or flee from the threat.