Consider Figure 18.11, below, which shows the incidence of the most common birth anomalies. Why does the pie chart NOT include behavioral disorders such as autism spectrum disorder?
A)Genes do not influence behavioral traits.
B)Genes affecting behavioral traits do not differ among individuals.
C)Genes affecting behavioral traits have very small effects.
D)Behavioral disorders are not detected at birth.
E)None of the answer options is correct.

Question

Consider Figure 18.11, below, which shows the incidence of the most common birth anomalies. Why does the pie chart NOT include behavioral disorders such as autism spectrum disorder? 
A)Genes do not influence behavioral traits. 
B)Genes affecting behavioral traits do not differ among individuals. 
C)Genes affecting behavioral traits have very small effects. 
D)Behavioral disorders are not detected at birth. 
E)None of the answer options is correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Behavioral disorders such as autism spectrum disorder are not detected at birth, and therefore their incidence cannot be accurately represented in a pie chart of birth anomalies.