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khang

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Research by Lovaas on an intensive behavioral program for autism found that participants showed increased
 
  a) motor skills.
   b) language skills.
   c) ability for abstract reasoning.
   d) rates of regular classroom placement.

Question 2

An expert on autistic disorder has been invited to give a presentation on
  the current status of drug treatments for this disorder. Which of the following is the best title for this presentation?
 
  a) Antidepressants show great promise
   b) Drugs: Little evidence for effectiveness
   c) It looks like schizophrenia, so use antipsychotic drugs
   d) Stimulants: They work with hyperactivity; they should work with autism



kkenney

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b



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