Which Statement About the Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder Is

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the causes of autism spectrum disorder is true?

• A)Autism spectrum disorder is likely caused by parental attitudes and behavior.
• B)Scientists have established unequivocally that the cause is neurological.
• C)Psychoanalytic ideas attribute autism to brain malfunction.
• D)Childhood inoculations have been proven to cause autism in some cases.

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Definitions:

Substance Use Disorders

A disorder characterized by repeated use of substances that leads to significant impairment or distress.

Amygdala Lesions

Amygdala lesions refer to damage or destruction to the amygdala area of the brain, which can significantly affect emotions and emotional learning.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, language, self-awareness, and behavior.

Limbic System

A complicated web of nerve cells and structures in the brain, essential for instinctual behavior and mood regulation, overseeing basic drives and emotional responses.