It Is Now Accepted That the Origin of Autism Is

question 76

Multiple Choice

It is now accepted that the origin of autism is linked to

• A)expectant mothers who drink excessive amounts of alcohol.
• B)exposure to smoking while in the womb.
• C)illness during infancy.
• D)genetic factors.

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Definitions:

International Classification

A system used globally for the standardized coding, classification, and analysis of data.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

A manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that categorizes mental disorders based on standardized criteria.

Sociocultural Approach

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Psychological Disorders

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