Juan-Carlos Has Autism, and His Repetitive Behaviours Are Especially Severe

question 99

Multiple Choice

Juan-Carlos has autism, and his repetitive behaviours are especially severe. His parents are worried he may injure himself. He also has a very difficult time engaging in social communication. Juan-Carlos's problematic behaviours could be helped if he took a drug which increased his level of:

• A) oxytocin
• B) serotonin
• C) testosterone
• D) dopamine

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