_____ Is Not a Defining Feature of Autism

question 123

Multiple Choice

_____ is not a defining feature of autism.

• A) Abnormal social development
• B) Impaired language and communicative skill development
• C) Repetitive, stereotyped behavior
• D) Moderate to severe intellectual disability

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Definitions:

Behavioral Contrast

The phenomenon where the rate of response to a stimulus changes significantly when the conditions of reinforcement for another stimulus are altered.

Defensive Response

Reactions or behaviors that organisms adopt to protect themselves from perceived threats or harm.

Aplysia

A genus of sea slugs used extensively in neurological research due to their simple nervous systems.

Electric Shock

is often used as an aversive stimulus in behavioral experiments, to study learning or modify behavior.