Which of the Following Is One of the Proposed Reasons

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the proposed reasons for the rapid increase in autism rates over the last two decades?

• A)There is increased awareness of the disorder among parents and health care providers.
• B)There is declining availability of services for children with autism spectrum disorder.
• C)Diagnostic criteria are more rigorously applied.
• D)An unknown environmental trigger has been found.

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Definitions:

Mutual Interdependence

The condition in which parties are reliant on each other to achieve desired outcomes or benefits, commonly seen in economic and business contexts.

Fluctuate Widely

To vary or change significantly over time, often used in the context of prices, rates, or values.

Game-Theory Models

Mathematical models that analyze situations in which the outcome depends on the choices of multiple agents, each with their own preferences.

Interdependence

A relationship between entities where each is mutually reliant on the other, common in global trade, ecosystems, and social networks.