Children Who Are Diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Can

question 150

Multiple Choice

Children who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder can vary in the type and range of symptoms they display, but all children with an autism spectrum disorder have _____.

• A) difficulty speaking
• B) a lack of eye contact
• C) difficulty understanding others' speech
• D) difficulty understanding emotions

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Definitions:

External Causes

Factors outside of an individual's control that influence events, actions, or outcomes.

Behavior Potential

The likelihood that a particular behavior will occur in a specific situation, influenced by the individual's skills, motivations, and environmental factors.

Self-concept

An individual's understanding and evaluation of their own behaviors, traits, and values, forming the basis of their identity.

Radical Behaviorism

A philosophical doctrine and approach in psychology that emphasizes the study of observable behaviors and their modification without attributing importance to thoughts or feelings.