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dejastew

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on: Jun 22, 2018
The relatively poor ability of an autistic person to interact socially with others is likely due to
 
  A) a failure of activation of their fusiform face area by other faces.
  B) damage to the ascending visual pathways.
  C) visual acuity problems.
  D) enhanced activity within their orbitofrontal cortex.
  E) an infection involving the corpus callosum.

Question 2

A known biological cause of autism is
 
  A) prenatal lithium. B) prenatal depression. .
  C) encephalitis caused by herpes virus.
  D) multiple sclerosis.
  E) being born in the winter months.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Rationale: The relatively poor ability of an autistic person to interact socially with others is likely due to a failure of activation of their fusiform face area by other faces.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Rationale: A known biological cause of autism is encephalitis caused by herpes virus.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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