Why Might Autistic Individuals Have Problems with Language and Communication

question 115

Multiple Choice

Why might autistic individuals have problems with language and communication skills?

• A) The right and left side of the brain do not communicate with each other.
• B) They tend to process language in both sides of the brain
• C) They tend to process language in the right side of the brain.
• D) The temporal lobe does not effectively share information with the frontal lobe.

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Definitions:

Physiological Measures

Quantitative assessments of the body's functions, often used in medical and psychological research to understand health and behavior.

Secondary Appraisal

One’s perceived ability to control or cope with harm, threat, or challenge (Lazarus and Folkman).

Perceived Ability

An individual's belief or self-assessment of their capability to perform tasks or achieve goals.

Primary Appraisal

One’s initial appraisal of a potentially stressful event (Lazarus and Folkman).