Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Characteristics

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics identified by Michael Rutter as almost always present in children with autism?

• A) Failure to develop social relationship
• B) Lower than average intellegence
• C) Language retardation with impaired comprehension
• D) Ritualistic or compulsive behaviors

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Definitions:

Flat Affect

A severe reduction in emotional expressiveness, often characterized by a lack of facial expressions or intonation in speech.

Apathy

A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern about anything or the absence of any wish to do anything, often observed as a symptom in various psychological disorders.

Loss of Motivation

A decrease or absence in the desire or willingness to perform actions or achieve goals, often associated with depression or other mental health issues.

Hypochondriasis

An anxiety disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation with the belief of having a serious, undiagnosed medical illness.