An Individual with Behaviors Represented on the Autism Spectrum Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

An individual with behaviors represented on the autism spectrum is more likely to be diagnosed at an early age today than if the same individual was born in 1960. This is an example of:

• A) An age-normative influence
• B) A history-normative influence
• C) Nonnormative influence
• D) The effect of improved obstetrical practices

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Definitions:

Sherman Act

A foundational United States antitrust law passed in 1890 that aims to prevent monopolistic practices and promote competition.

Antitrust Laws

Regulations designed to promote fair competition for the benefit of consumers, by limiting monopolistic practices and ensuring market competitiveness.

Economic Efficiency

A condition in which every resource is optimally allocated to serve each individual or entity in the best way while minimizing waste and inefficiency.

Conglomerate Merger

The merger of two firms operating in separate industries or separate geographic areas so that neither firm is a supplier, customer, or competitor of the other; any merger that is neither a horizontal merger nor a vertical merger.