Author Question: A general finding is that the brains of young autistic children exhibit A) reduced volume of the ... (Read 38 times)

s.tung · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

A general finding is that the brains of young autistic children exhibit

A) reduced volume of the hippocampus.
B) enlarged brain size of around 10 percent.
C) fewer axons within the corpus callosum.
D) loss of cells within the cerebral cortex.
E) increased volume of the brain ventricles.

Question 2

Autistic disorder

A) can be induced by childhood immunization.
B) affects 12 percent of the population.
C) includes affective, cognitive, and behavioral abnormalities.
D) typically wanes during the early adult years.
E) can be effectively treated with serotonin agonist drugs.

sylvia · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Rationale: A general finding is that the brains of young autistic children exhibit enlarged brain size of around 10 percent.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C