Which of the Following Statements Illustrates Evidence for Autism Having

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements illustrates evidence for autism having a hereditary component?

• A)"Refrigerator mothers" have been shown to have had mothers who were also "cold" and uninvolved.
• B)Identical twins are much more likely to both have autism than are fraternal twins.
• C)When one family member has autism, the chances are 10 times higher that another family member has autism than in the population as a whole.
• D)Family members of those with autism are less likely to have a preference for routines than people in general.

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Definitions:

Limited Information

The situation of having insufficient data or knowledge to make fully informed decisions.

Bounded Rationality

A decision strategy that relies on limited information and that reflects time constraints and political considerations.

Bounded Rationality

A theory suggesting that decision-makers are limited by the information they have, their cognitive limitations, and the finite amount of time they have to make a decision.

Time Constraints

The limitations or deadlines imposed on a task or project, influencing its completion.