Peter Is Unresponsive to Most Social Stimuli

question 273

Multiple Choice

Peter is unresponsive to most social stimuli. He rarely smiles, talks, or makes eye contact with others. He seems indifferent to everyone, including his parents. He engages in solitary,
Ritualistic behaviors such as constantly flapping his hands. He sometimes goes into sudden
Tantrums or panics. He also insists on the same familiar food each day. Peter's disorder is
Most likely ______.

• A) autism
• B) childhood schizophrenia
• C) intellectual developmental disorder
• D) avoidant disorder

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Definitions:

Secreted by Ovary

Refers to substances, such as hormones (e.g., estrogen and progesterone), that are released or produced by the ovaries.

After Ovulation

The phase after ovulation, known as the luteal phase, involves the secretion of progesterone to prepare the uterus for potential pregnancy.

LH

Luteinizing hormone, a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that triggers ovulation in females and stimulates testosterone production in males.

FSH

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone, a gonadotropin involved in the regulation of reproductive processes such as gamete production and menstrual cycle.