Which of the Following Statements About Autism Spectrum Disder Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about autism spectrum disder is true?

• A) Autism spectrum disorder can both affect and be affected by nutritional status.
• B) Food allergens may contribute to ASD by altering cardiovascular system function.
• C) Nutritional interventions are useless in the treatment of ASD.
• D) Research shows a causal link between childhood vaccinations and ASD.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach and theory of psychotherapy developed by Sigmund Freud focusing on unconscious processes and unresolved conflicts.

Desensitization

A psychological process through which an individual's emotional response to a previously inducing stimulus is reduced, often used as a treatment for phobias.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique where patients express thoughts and feelings exactly as they occur, with as little censorship as possible, to uncover unconscious processes.

Unconscious Thoughts

Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness, influencing behavior, perceptions, and emotions.