When People with Autism Spectrum Disorder Watch Another Person's Hand

question 153

Multiple Choice

When people with autism spectrum disorder watch another person's hand movements,they display less-than-normal signs of

• A) insecure attachment.
• B) egocentrism.
• C) mirroring activity.
• D) stranger anxiety.

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