In 2012, the American Psychiatric Association proposed that the definition of autism spectrum disorder be narrowed. Under the proposed new definition, a person would need to exhibit three deficits in social interaction as well as at least two repetitive behaviors. This is a much stricter standard than previously used. If adopted, what impact would this change have on the incidence of this disorder?
A. It would increase
B. It would decrease
C. It would remain the same
A. It would increase
B. It would decrease
C. It would remain the same
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