All of the Following Are Currently Legitimate Suspected Causes of Autism

question 21

Multiple Choice

All of the following are currently legitimate suspected causes of autism except

• A)a lack of executive functions.
• B)cold, rigid parenting.
• C)genetic defect.
• D)lack of a theory of mind.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

Theory that holds that people will choose certain behaviors over others with the expectation of a certain outcome.

Groupthink

A phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome, often sidelining alternative viewpoints.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon in which the desire for harmony and conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Norms

Shared rules or guidelines that prescribe the behavior that is acceptable and expected within a group or society.