Ryan Is 4 Years Old

question 52

Multiple Choice

Ryan is 4 years old. He does not like to make eye contact, does not engage in reciprocal games with his parents or other children, and does not express awareness of others' points of view. His deficits, which have been diagnosed as autism spectrum disorder, may be due to ____. ​

• A)a lack of auditory filtering
• B)slow development of language skills
• C)visual and auditory sensitivity
• D)a failure to develop a normal theory of mind

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Definitions:

Consistent Cheerfulness

The tendency to exhibit a positive, optimistic demeanor and mood across various situations and over time.

External Locus of Control

The belief that external forces beyond one's personal control determine life's events, leading to a perception of having little influence over one's fate.

Luck

The experience of notably positive, negative, or improbable events.

Exertion of Energy

The physical or mental effort applied to do something or achieve a particular result.