Studies of the neural bases of autism have found that people with autism
A) have less activation in the medial prefrontal cortex and superior temporal sulcus when performing theory of mind tasks.
B) have smaller amygdalae in comparison to nonautistic people.
C) do not significantly deactivate the medial prefrontal cortex when performing non-self- referential tasks.
D) All of the above are true.

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Research indicates that individuals with autism show less activation in brain regions associated with theory of mind, such as the medial prefrontal cortex and superior temporal sulcus, have smaller amygdalae, and do not deactivate the medial prefrontal cortex as much during non-self-referential tasks.

Studies of the Neural Bases of Autism Have Found That