Which Statement Concerning the Intellectual Abilities of Autistic Individuals Is

question 185

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the intellectual abilities of autistic individuals is most accurate?

• A)The vast majority of autistics are mildly to severely mentally retarded.
• B)Autistic individuals tend to score lower higher on nonverbal than verbal measures of intelligence.
• C)More than half of children with autism score above 71 on IQ tests.
• D)The description of some individuals with autism as "savants" with special abilities in a given area (e.g., quickly calculating the days of the week corresponding to dates on a calendar) is a myth.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of mental distress caused by possessing multiple contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values concurrently.

Attitude Formation

The process by which individuals develop their perspectives and feelings towards objects, people, or events, based on their experiences and thoughts.

Attitude Formation

The process by which individuals develop their perspectives and feelings towards objects, people, or events based on experiences and influences.

Direct Instruction

A structured, explicit teaching method that includes clear, specific instructions and demonstrations followed by practice and feedback.