The Widespread Belief in an Autism Epidemic Resulting from Childhood

question 27

Multiple Choice

The widespread belief in an autism epidemic resulting from childhood vaccines has been perpetuated in the media.The autism-vaccine link represents ____________________.

• A)one causal factor in the development of this disorder
• B)an illusory correlation
• C)how environmental factors can "onset" a disorder
• D)preliminary findings that are slowly gaining research support

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