The Prevalence of Autism Has Increased in Recent Years, Largely

question 92

Multiple Choice

The prevalence of autism has increased in recent years, largely due to:

• A)Preservatives in childhood vaccines
• B)Pressure from schools to diagnose unruly children
• C)Universal screening
• D)Broadening the diagnostic criteria

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Definitions:

Diencephalon

A part of the brain that contains structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, crucial for sensory and autonomic functions.

Rate of Depression

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Older Men

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Older Women

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