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Awilson837

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Support for a neurodevelopmental basis of autism spectrum disorder is found in
 
  A) overactivation in certain areas of the brain that are associated with facial recognition and the recognition of facial expressions.
  B) low levels of specific neurotransmitters in children with the disorder.
  C) unusually accelerated head and brain growth in the first few years of life.
  D) an identified specific genetic mechanism that causes brain abnormalities.

Question 2

According to the text, the different ways that men and women respond to stress may be the result of
 
  A) evolutionary influences that dictated different parental roles.
  B) genetic differences (e.g., the presence/absence of the Y chromosome) and hormonal differences.
  C) societal influences on gender roles and differences in the physical stress response.
  D) genetic differences and societal influences on gender roles.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A



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