Tom, Whose Story Appears in the Chapter 7 Prologue, Was

question 14

Multiple Choice

Tom, whose story appears in the Chapter 7 Prologue, was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome (now referred to as a mild form of autism spectrum disorder) . Like many people, he can become frustrated when he is stuck on a problem. However, unlike other people, who recognize when it's time to switch to a new strategy or accept defeat and give up, Tom perseveres in trying to find the "right" solution, demonstrating _____, which are characteristics of autism spectrum disorder.

• A) cognitive rigidity and inflexible thinking
• B) intuitive thinking and insight
• C) creativity, displacement, and generativity
• D) intellectual disability and a low IQ

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Definitions:

General Jurisdiction

The broad authority of a court to hear virtually any type of case, without limitation to subject matter or geographic area.

State Trial Courts

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County, District

Administrative or geographic subdivisions within a country, used for the purposes of political, administrative, or governmental management.

Minimum-Contacts Test

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