Tom, Whose Story Was Told in the Chapter Prologue, Was

question 85

Multiple Choice

Tom, whose story was told in the chapter prologue, was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome (now referred to as a mild form of autism spectrum disorder) . Like many people, he can become frustrated when he is "stuck" on a problem. However, unlike other people who recognize when it's time to switch to a new strategy or accept defeat and give up, Tom perseveres in trying to find the "right" solution, demonstrating _____, which are characteristics of autism spectrum disorder.

• A)cognitive rigidity and inflexible thinking.
• B)intuitive thinking and insight.
• C)creativity, displacement, and generativity.
• D)intellectual disability and a low IQ.

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Definitions:

Outstanding Bonds

Bonds issued by a company that are currently still held by investors and have not yet been redeemed.

Purchase

The act of buying goods or services, typically in exchange for money.

Parent

A corporation that owns more than 50% of the voting stock of another company, making the latter its subsidiary.

Subsidiary

A company that is controlled by another company, known as the parent company, through ownership of more than half of its voting stock.