Compared with Typically Developing Children, Children with Autism

question 87

Multiple Choice

Compared with typically developing children, children with autism

• A) more often engage in social referencing.
• B) are better at distinguishing facial expressions.
• C) more often imitate an adult's novel behaviors.
• D) rarely use mental-state words such as think, feel, and know.

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Definitions:

Stimuli

External factors or events that provoke a response from biological organisms, typically leading to behavioral or physiological changes.

Concentrate

To focus one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity.

Pester Power

Refers to the influence children have over their parents' purchasing decisions through persistent requests or nagging.

Calorie-Dense Foods

Foods that contain a high amount of calories per serving, often leading to weight gain if consumed in excess.