The Best Research Evidence Today Supports the Idea That Autism

question 37

Multiple Choice

The best research evidence today supports the idea that autism

• A) is caused by a cold, rejecting mother.
• B) can be improved, if not cured, by diet modification.
• C) is triggered by an environmental toxin.
• D) has a genetic component and/or structural differences in the brain.

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Definitions:

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development across the lifespan.

Intimacy Versus Isolation

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development focusing on the challenge of developing close, committed relationships in early adulthood.

Ego Identity

The sense of self that an individual develops across their life span through social interactions, integrating personal skills, values, and beliefs with societal expectations.

Adulthood

The period in human life when physical growth is completed, and an individual is fully developed, often marked by legal and social responsibilities.