An Early Theory About the Origins of Autism That Has

question 117

Multiple Choice

An early theory about the origins of autism that has been discarded is that:

• A)Prenatal exposure to thalidomide is responsible for some cases of autism
• B)Unresponsive parenting is responsible for some cases of autism
• C)Prenatal exposure to a virus is responsible for some cases of autism
• D)The loss of one's primary caregiver in infancy is responsible for some cases of autism

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Definitions:

α-Halogenate

Refers to the introduction of a halogen atom (e.g., chlorine, bromine) into the alpha position of an organic molecule relative to a functional group.

Ketones

Organic compounds containing a carbonyl group (C=O) flanked by two carbon atoms, featured in various chemical reactions.

Aldehydes

Organic compounds characterized by the functional group -CHO, consisting of a carbonyl center bonded to hydrogen and an R group, used in various chemical syntheses.

Resonance Structures

Representations of a molecule or ion where the chemical connectivity is the same but the electrons are distributed differently around the structure.