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What Is the Empirical Support for the Enhanced Perceptual Function

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What is the empirical support for the enhanced perceptual function hypothesis in ASD?


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Psychosexual Development

Freud's theory describing how personality develops during childhood through a series of stages centered on erogenous zones.

Genital Stage

In Freudian psychoanalysis, it is the final stage of psychosexual development, typically occurring from puberty onwards, where sexual pleasure is focused on genitalia.

Anxiety

A psychological condition marked by persistent feelings of anxiety, worry, or fear, which significantly disrupt daily living activities.

Latency Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development occurring between ages six and puberty, characterized by a decrease in sexual interest and activities.

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