Natalie Is Socially Awkward and Sometimes Has Difficulty Responding to People

question 55

Multiple Choice

Natalie is socially awkward and sometimes has difficulty responding to people. She has a few odd rituals and interests that only interfere with her daily life on occasion. She does not have an intellectual disability. Under the DSM-5, Natalie would most likely be diagnosed with ____.

• A) conduct disorder
• B) Asperger's syndrome
• C) social anxiety syndrome
• D) autism spectrum disorder

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Definitions:

Irrigation

The artificial application of water to land to assist in the growth of crops.

Fertilizer

A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility and enhance plant growth.

Culture Change

The dynamic process through which the beliefs, norms, social activities, arts, and behaviors of a society evolve over time.

Diffusion

The process of spread of substances from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, often described in the context of gases, liquids, or social ideas.