Which of the Following Has NOT Been Found as Evidence

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has NOT been found as evidence in favour of a biological theory of autism?

• A) The brains of people with autism have been found to smaller and lighter.
• B) About 30% of adolescents with autism have epileptic seizures.
• C) Abnormal levels of serotonin are found in 30-50% of autistic children.
• D) Symptoms of autism appear in all cultures.
• E) A history of prenatal infection and problems during pregnancy are fairly common among mothers of autistic children.

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Definitions:

Denial Category

A classification in crisis communication used when an organization denies responsibility for an incident or issue.

Benoit's Theory

A communication theory developed by William L. Benoit focusing on image restoration strategies organizations use to mitigate the impact of negative public incidents.

Lacks Credibility

A condition or situation in which an individual or source is not perceived as trustworthy or believable.

Coombs' Model

A crisis communication framework developed by Timothy Coombs to help organizations effectively respond to and manage crises.