Which of the following best explains why there is an ongoing debate regarding the empirical
validity of Asperger's disorder?
a. Much of the research has not used precise or comparable diagnostic criteria.
b. Neuropsychological studies have failed to find any difference in brain functioning
between children with autism and children with Asperger's disorder.
c. There is a lack of longitudinal studies comparing the developmental trajectories of
children with autism and children with Asperger's disorder.
d. a and c
e. a, b, and c
D
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Bei has a child who is regularly in trouble at school, and she is wondering about sending this child to a wilderness program for teens with similar problems. Based on the text discussion of deviancy training, what is the BEST advice to give Bei?
a) "It will be fine if your child is a girl, but not good for a boy." b) "Go for it. Your child will feel more comfortable with kids like him- or herself." c) "It's up to you. There is no research on this question." d) "Be cautious. Your child might learn to be more antisocial from the other kids."
Which of the following is an example of punishment?
a. taking away a child's favorite toy for hitting another child b. removing a penalty you imposed on a child after he began acting better c. giving a child a star for telling a lie d. giving a child a cookie for cleaning her room