One reason described in the text that ASD may be disproportionately diagnosed in males is ______.
A) high levels of male hormones in utero can affect the developing brain, particularly in the limbic system and frontal cortex, which largely process social information
B) the X chromosome is protective against ASD, because ASD appears to be an X-linked condition
C) socialization of females tends toward praise for repetitive behaviors, such as washing dishes and folding clothes; thus, girls who exhibit these repetitive behaviors may not be diagnosed
D) males with ASD tend to exhibit many more disruptive behaviors than girls with ASD, and so there may be more cause to seek diagnosis and treatment for males suspected of having the disorder

Question

One reason described in the text that ASD may be disproportionately diagnosed in males is ______.
A) high levels of male hormones in utero can affect the developing brain, particularly in the limbic system and frontal cortex, which largely process social information
B) the X chromosome is protective against ASD, because ASD appears to be an X-linked condition
C) socialization of females tends toward praise for repetitive behaviors, such as washing dishes and folding clothes; thus, girls who exhibit these repetitive behaviors may not be diagnosed
D) males with ASD tend to exhibit many more disruptive behaviors than girls with ASD, and so there may be more cause to seek diagnosis and treatment for males suspected of having the disorder

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High levels of male hormones in utero can affect the developing brain, particularly in the limbic system and frontal cortex, which largely process social information. This may contribute to the higher prevalence of ASD in males.

One Reason Described in the Text That ASD May Be