Chapter 8

Question 1

Theory of Mind

Answer 1

The ability to attribute mental states to others

Question 2

Affective Social Competence

Answer 2

Being able to send and understand emotional messages

Question 3

Social and Communication Deficits

Answer 3

Trouble understanding aspects of communication and maintaining friendship

Question 4

Restricted, Repetitive Behaviors and Fixated Interests

Answer 4

A symptom of Autism that deals with anxiety

Question 5

Mirror Neuron System

Answer 5

Being able to understand motor acts done by others and understand their intentions. Something people with Autism lack

Question 6

Growth Dysregulation Hypothesis

Answer 6

That normal parts of the brain go awry, which leads to Autism

Question 7

Extreme Male Brain Theory

Answer 7

That Autism may be normal to male because of evolution

Question 8

Empathizing-Systemizing Theory

Answer 8

Below average empathy skills

Question 9

Central Coherence Hypothesis

Answer 9

Trying to understand the world

Question 10

Applied Behavior Analysis

Answer 10

Behavior approach for people with Autism