As Your Textbook Notes,there Has Been a Dramatic Increase in the Number

question 121

Multiple Choice

As your textbook notes,there has been a dramatic increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in recent decades.This increase is thought to stem primarily from:

• A) greater awareness of the symptoms of this disorder.
• B) an increase in susceptibility to the disorder.
• C) changes in the levels of environmental toxins linked to the disorder.
• D) the emergence of new viral factors.

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Definitions:

Dominance

A state or condition of having power and influence over others, often observed in social, ecological, or hierarchical relationships.

Moderator

An independent variable in research that can affect the strength or direction of the relationship between a dependent and an independent variable.

Catalyst

A substance or agent that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change, or metaphorically, something that triggers a significant event or change.

Transmitter

A device or system that sends out signals, messages, or other forms of communication through various forms of media.