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Violent Behavior In Autistic People
Various connections have been made between violence and autism within social narratives. According to public opinion, violent behavior is common for autistic individuals, but evidence does not support autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a predisposition to delinquency or crime. In fact, autistic people are more likely to be victims of bullying, abuse and other violence. Violence against autistic people Autistic individuals are often victims of violence, including bullying, abuse, sexual assault and criminal acts. Violence can be physical or Verbal abuse, verbal, as illustrated by the frequent use of the word "autistic" as an insult. Autistic people, like many disabled people, are often victims of hate crimes, and many live in fear. A 2003 study found that children diagnosed with Asperger syndrome (a since-defunct autism subtype) were more likely to be victims of violence than tormentors. Violence against non-speaking autistic people is also facilitated by the fact that they ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public Opinion
Public opinion, or popular opinion, is the collective opinion on a specific topic or voting intention relevant to society. It is the people's views on matters affecting them. In the 21st century, public opinion is widely thought to be heavily influenced by the media; many studies have been undertaken which look at the different factors which influence public opinion. Politicians and other people concerned with public opinion often attempt to influence it using advertising or rhetoric. Opinion plays a vital role in uncovering some critical decisions. Sentiment analysis or opinion mining is a method used to mine the thoughts or feelings of the general population. One of the struggles of public opinion is how it can be influenced by misinformation. Etymology The term "public opinion" was derived from the French ', which was first used in 1588 by Michel de Montaigne, one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance, in the second edition of his famous '' Essays ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
