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Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 12 Problem 8TY

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Solution 1

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a disorder in the children that is characterized by the impairment of communication skills, delayed development of social interaction and also stereotyped behavior. This can be identified by the age of 3 years or as early as before one year.

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There are several variations in the ASD but the major one is autism. Many researches had been done t know the factors of causing autism. In the study it is believed that there in not interaction or connection between the autism and use of vaccines or child rearing

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Hence the option b is not correct.

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This can be caused due to exposure to lead, heavy metals or maternal rubella. This is also linked with the genetic mechanisms but not of maternal toxic exposure.

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Hence the option a is not correct.

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In present days the diagnosis criteria has been changed along with specific education policies and the availability of diagnostic services that resulted in the increased prevalence of this disorder.

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Hence the correct option is .