Asked by Ashley Creelman-Ulmer on Jun 29, 2024

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Psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen has proposed that autism spectrum disorder is indicative of an inborn

A) stranger anxiety.
B) pruning process.
C) infantile amnesia.
D) male systemizing tendency.

Male Systemizing Tendency

The hypothesis that males on average have a stronger inclination than females towards systemizing, understanding, predicting, controlling, and constructing systems.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A condition identified by struggles in social communication and interaction, accompanied by repetitive and constrained behavioral and thought patterns.

Simon Baron-Cohen

A British clinical psychologist and professor best known for his work on autism spectrum conditions and sex differences in the brain.

  • Understand the concept and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Zybrea KnightJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Simon Baron-Cohen's theory suggests that autism spectrum disorder is related to an inborn 'male brain', which is associated with a greater tendency towards systemizing (analyzing and constructing systems) and a lesser interest in empathizing with others.