Explain why it is no longer believed that parenting plays a role in producing autism in children

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: Parents of autistic children are just as warm, sociable, and responsive as other parents. Moreover, one would expect that poor parenting would produce autism in all children born to such parents—yet normal children can be found in a family with an autistic child.

Psychology

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What is the correct comparison between Classical theory and Theory theory:

a) Classical theory doesn't use categories whereas the Theory theory does b) Classical theory assumes categories are defined by a set of features or rules, where the Theory theory suggests that context and theories of the world around us drive concepts c) Theory theory has sets of rules that we use to conceptualise our world, whereas Classical theory states these are not important d) Classical theory is too old to be relevant anymore, and only Theory theory matters.

Psychology

Patrice decided to lose weight by dieting. He found that it was relatively easy to lose the first 18 or so pounds, but after that, he felt his body was fighting his effort to lose more weight. Patrice's experience is consistent with the concept of ______

A) positive energy balance B) the general adaptation syndrome C) extinction D) a set point

Psychology