Which of the Following Is the Strongest Support for a Genetic

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the strongest support for a genetic influence on autism?

• A) The concordance rate for autism is 70 percent in fraternal twins and 0 percent in identical twins.
• B) The concordance rate for autism is 5 percent in fraternal twins and 70 percent in identical twins.
• C) Siblings of autistic children are less likely to develop autism than the normal population.
• D) Parents of autistic children are usually autistic.
• E) Autism is effectively treated using serotonin agonist drugs.

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Definitions:

Labeling Theorists

Social scientists who study how the labels or names applied to individuals by society can influence perceptions and behaviors, often as part of the broader study of deviance and social control.

Deviance

Actions or behaviors that breach the norms or expectations set by society.

Violation

The act of breaking or failing to comply with a rule, agreement, or law.

Social Rule

Guidelines and norms that govern behavior within a society or group, often implied and learned through social interaction.