Deficient Social Interaction and an Impaired Understanding of Others' States

question 94

Multiple Choice

Deficient social interaction and an impaired understanding of others' states of mind is most characteristic of

• A)autism.
• B)menarche.
• C)crystallized intelligence.
• D)object permanence.

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Definitions:

Mastery Orientation

An approach to tasks and challenges with a focus on learning, growth, and development of competency.

Adaptive Behavior

Adjustments or changes in behavior that enable a person to meet environmental demands or to cope with changes in the environment.

Industry Over Inferiority

The fourth stage of Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development theory, occurring during childhood, where the focus is on achieving competence in skills.

Erik Erikson

A psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings, which outlines eight stages from infancy to adulthood.