Simon Baron-Cohen has suggested that ASD affects more boys than girls because girls are more naturally disposed to be _________,whereas boys are more naturally disposed to be _________.
A) trusting;self-aware
B) confrontive;coercive
C) empathizers;systemizers
D) idealists;realists

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Simon Baron-Cohen's theory of the "extreme male brain" suggests that ASD is more common in males because they are more naturally disposed to be systemizers, which involves an inclination towards understanding and analyzing systems, patterns, and rules. On the other hand, females are more naturally disposed to be empathizers, which involves an inclination towards understanding and responding to the emotions of others.

Simon Baron-Cohen Has Suggested That ASD Affects More Boys Than