Discuss the research related to the role of genes and heredity in the development of ASD
What will be an ideal response?
• Most heritable of all psychopathologies found in children
• MZ and DZ twins estimate 90% due to genetic factors
• Polygenic model – interaction of several different genes
• Could also be due to rare mutations often found in older parents (particularly older fathers)
• Genetic and environmental factors interact
• No connection between childhood vaccines and immunizations
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______ is experienced when consciousness is restricted, and old values are clung to at all costs
A) Normal guilt B) Neurotic guilt C) Normal anxiety D) Neurotic anxiety
One study found that when people watched their favorite soccer team play well, they showed activity in both hemispheres but when their team was losing, they showed activity only in the part of the brain that processes negative emotions, which is the
a. midbrain. b. left hemisphere. c. right hemisphere. d. reticular formation.