It Is Suspected That the Prevalence of ASD Is Underestimated

question 67

Multiple Choice

It is suspected that the prevalence of ASD is underestimated because ____.

• A) individuals with the symptoms may not seek treatment within the thirty-day period that defines the disorder
• B) people who have it are too embarrassed to ask for help
• C) it is not a well-recognized diagnosis
• D) clinicians are more likely to diagnose PTSD than ASD for insurance purposes

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Definitions:

Civil Penalties

Fines or financial sanctions imposed by a regulatory agency as punishment for violating rules or regulations.

Misappropriation Theory

A legal theory regarding insider trading that holds individuals liable for trading on confidential information.

SEC Rule 10b5-2

A regulation established by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that clarifies the definition of insider trading, particularly in relation to the misuse of non-public information.

Negligence

The failure to take reasonable care to avoid causing injury or loss to another person.