Kanner's Research with a Group of Children He Called "Autistic

question 56

Multiple Choice

Kanner's research with a group of children he called "autistic" indicated that these children could be set apart from children with schizophrenia in each of the following ways EXCEPT

• A)Children with schizophrenia withdrew from the world at some point, while children with autism had no social connections to begin with.
• B)Children with autism exhibited unique language patterns, such as echolalia.
• C)Children with schizophrenia exhibited bizarre, repetitive physical movement.
• D)Children with schizophrenia tended to deteriorate in their functioning over time, while children with autism did not.

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Definitions:

Rectus Sheath

The fibrous sheath formed by the aponeuroses of the abdominal muscles, enclosing the rectus abdominis muscles.

Transversus Abdominis

A muscle layer of the abdominal wall which helps with the body's posture and internal organ support.

External Abdominal Oblique

A large, flat muscle lying on the outer surface of the abdomen, which helps in the rotation and lateral bending of the trunk.

Internal Abdominal Oblique

A muscle located within the abdominal wall playing a crucial role in respiratory movements and stabilizing the abdominal region.