Which Statement Concerning the Intellectual Abilities of Individuals with ASDs

question 6

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The vast majority of individuals with ASDs are mildly to severely intellectually disabled.
• B) Individuals with ASDs tend to score lower higher on nonverbal than verbal measures of intelligence.
• C) Half or more of children with ASDs have intellectual disabilities.
• D) The description of some individuals with autism as "savants" is a myth.

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Definitions:

Chemoreceptors

Sensory cells or organs specialized to detect chemicals in the environment, involved in taste and smell.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, including touch, pressure, vibration, and sound.

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells located in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to light and enable vision.

Glutamate

An important neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in learning and memory, also serving as a flavor enhancer in food.