Research Points Toward Organic Causes of Autism Such as Genetic

question 12

Multiple Choice

Research points toward organic causes of autism such as genetic predisposition, abnormal brain structure, and ______.

• A) abnormal brain chemistry
• B) cold, nonresponsive parents
• C) lead-based paints
• D) lack of affective contact

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Definitions:

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to purchase at a given price over a specified period.

Equilibrium

A situation where the equilibrium between market demand and supply is reached, leading to stable prices.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded in a market, resulting in no surplus or shortage.

Market Mechanism

Tendency in a free market for price to change until the market clears.