The Role of Hereditary Factors in Autism

question 11

Multiple Choice

The role of hereditary factors in autism:

• A) has been based on large-scale studies of people with autism and their children
• B) was more prevalent when the disorder was first defined, in the 1960s
• C) has recently been confirmed by family and twin studies
• D) is about equal to that played by environmental factors like parenting

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Definitions:

Lowball

A sales technique where an item or service is initially offered at a lower price than is actually intended to be charged, after which the price is raised to increase profits.

Disney Vault

A term referring to the practice by The Walt Disney Company of putting its films into moratorium, making them unavailable for purchase for a specified period.

Scarcity

A condition of limited resources available, making them more valuable or desirable.

Lowballing Technique

A persuasion and sales strategy where an initially lower price is presented to get agreement, only to increase it later on.