Concerning Genetic Explanations of Autism

question 33

Multiple Choice

Concerning genetic explanations of autism,

• A) at this point, there is no evidence of any genetic basis of the disorder.
• B) there is clear evidence that autism is solely due to the presence of a third 21st chromosome.
• C) the genes involved appear to cause a rapid deceleration of head and brain development over the course of the first three years after birth.
• D) many genes have been implicated, including some that appear to have been copied too many times.

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Definitions:

Sense of Attachment

The emotional bond that forms between individuals, often starting from infancy, that affects their relationships throughout life.

Life Instincts

In psychoanalytic theory, the innate drives that contribute to survival, growth, and creativity, as opposed to death instincts which relate to aggression and self-destructive behaviors.

Organismic Valuing Processes

Internal evaluative processes through which individuals judge experiences in terms of their value for fostering or hindering their own growth and development.

Experimental Testing

Experimental testing involves conducting controlled tests to explore hypotheses and verify theories within scientific research.