In a Study on Social Skills Training in Children with Autism

question 46

Short Answer

In a study on social skills training in children with autism, Kroeger et al. made sure that at the start of the study the groups were equal in terms a level of cognitive functioning. They used a(n) __________ design.

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Definitions:

Parkinson's Disease

A chronic and progressive neurological disorder characterized by tremors, stiffness, and slow movement, due to the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.

Midbrain

A part of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

A diagnostic technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the body's internal structures.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression.