According to Gil Eyal, what is a more fruitful approach to understanding the increasing prevalence of autism diagnoses?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Investigating environmental toxins
Studying the genetic components of autism
Asking why autism was rare in the past
Comparing diagnostic criteria across different countries
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is meant by the term "dynamic nominalism" in the context of autism?
Autism is a fixed and unchanging medical condition.
Autism is a classification that changes through the actions of those classified and institutional arrangements
Autism is purely a social construct with no biological basis.
Autism is a completely understood and defined natural kind.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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According to the sources, what was a significant reason for the increase in autism diagnoses?
A real increase due to environmental toxicity.
The blurring of boundaries between experts and laypeople, especially parents
The discovery of new genetic markers for autism.
Changes in diagnostic tools.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did parent involvement alter the diagnostic process of autism?
Parents became less involved in the diagnostic process.
The diagnosis was no longer solely attributed to the clinician, but became a collaborative effort with parents
Parents began to diagnose their children themselves, without consulting clinicians.
Parental reports were ignored by clinicians due to bias.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a key innovation introduced by Bernard Rimland in the treatment of autism?
Institutionalization of autistic children
The use of medication to manage symptoms.
The inclusion of behavioral therapists and the use of ABA
The development of new diagnostic criteria.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
A therapy that focuses on the emotional well-being of the child.
A diagnostic tool used to identify autism spectrum disorder.
A behavior modification therapy that emphasizes rewards for desired behaviors
A therapy focused on medication and hospitalization.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the "Extreme Male Brain" theory in the context of autism?
Autism only affects males.
Autism is caused by an excess of male hormones in the womb.
People with autism, regardless of gender, display an emphasis on systemizing over empathizing
Autistic brains show similar patterns regardless of gender.
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