Connor Has Asperger's Syndrome

question 60

Multiple Choice

Connor has Asperger's syndrome. His behavior is socially awkward, and the children in his classroom tend to react negatively to him because of it. In your text's discussion of developmental themes, the impact of Connor's awkwardness on his peers' response to him illustrates

• A)a child passive in development.
• B)a child active in development.
• C)a child moving through continuous stages.
• D)a child moving through discontinuous stages.

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Definitions:

Consistency

The characteristic of being uniform, stable, and lacking in contradiction over time or across situations.

Distinctiveness

The quality of being easily distinguishable or set apart from others due to unique features or characteristics.

Appropriateness

Suitability or relevance of a behavior, response, or action in a specific context or situation.

Typicality

The degree to which an object or event is representative of its class, category, or group, affecting how easily and quickly it is recognized and processed.