A Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder Is Being Observed in a Room

question 75

Multiple Choice

A child with autism spectrum disorder is being observed in a room full of toys. The child's parents are also in the room. We are likely to see the child ____.

• A) aggressively use the toys, destroying some of them
• B) cling to the parents and refuse to play with the toys
• C) prefer interaction with the father rather than the mother or the toys
• D) make no eye contact with the parents while he plays

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Definitions:

Ambiguous Symptoms

Symptoms that are not clear or precise in their indication, making it difficult to diagnose the underlying condition accurately.

Definitive Symptoms

Symptoms that are specifically characteristic of a particular disease or condition, aiding in its identification and diagnosis.

Stress

A condition of physical, psychological, or emotional stress caused by challenging or unpleasant situations.

Health Care

The sustenance or advancement of health through the deterrence, detection, remediation, convalescence, or remedy of sickness, illness, injury, and various bodily and mental detriments in humans.