The Term Used in Canada to Describe the Subset of Pervasive

question 21

Multiple Choice

The term used in Canada to describe the subset of pervasive disorders that includes autism is

• A)autism spectrum disorder.
• B)autism subset disorder.
• C)autism disorder.
• D)autism developmental disorder.

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Definitions:

Personal-Environment Transactions

Interactions between individuals and their environment, where each influences and shapes the other over time.

Active Person-Environment Transaction

The process by which people seek out situations that are compatible with their personalities, or avoid situations that they perceive as incompatible.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by being careful, diligent, and disciplined.

Reactive Person-Environment Transaction

This refers to how individuals actively shape their environments based on their personality, behaviors, and actions, which in turn influence their own experiences and reactions.