Augie Has Been Correctly Diagnosed with Autism

question 161

Multiple Choice

Augie has been correctly diagnosed with autism. As such, you should expect that Augie will be most likely to

• A) show great empathy.
• B) exhibit a superb ability to read the emotions of others.
• C) have a great desire to make eye contact with peers.
• D) find social contact to be difficult.

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Definitions:

Violent Media

Media content that showcases acts of physical force intended to hurt or kill.

Aggressive Tendencies

The consistent pattern or inclination to exhibit aggressive behaviors or attitudes.

Low-Status Compensation Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals in lower status positions develop unique forms of social, psychological, or cultural capital as a means to compensate for their lack of conventional status.

Herding Societies

Communities that primarily depend on domesticated livestock as their main source of livelihood.