Researchers, studying the brain of individuals with autism, suggest that one area of the brain that may be involved with the disorder is the
a. brain stem.
b. hypothalamus.
c. amygdala.
d. reticular formation.
Question 2Which of the following is currently being researched as a possible cause of autism?
a. The neuronal structure of the hippocampus
b. The levels of the neuropeptide oxytocin
c. The mercury used as a preservative in childhood vaccines
d. All of the above
Question 3Monte is a three-year-old boy recently diagnosed with autism. He appears completely unresponsive to his parents and shows no indication of any language development. Monte seems disinterested in communication of any kind and has significant rituals such as lining up his toys and realigning them every few minutes. He becomes hysterical if anyone interrupts his ritualistic activity. On an IQ assessment designed for very young children, Monte's score was extremely low. His prognosis is poor primarily because of
a. his lack of language acquisition and low IQ.
b. his low IQ and early age of onset.
c. the early age of onset and lack of language acquisition.
d. his ritualistic behavior and disinterest in his parents.
Question 4In terms of the level of support that will be necessary for a child with autism, which factor is used as a predictor to determine the prognosis?
a. Age of onset
b. Severity of initial symptoms
c. Rate of symptom progression
d. IQ
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