Justine Has the Ability to Speak and Knows the Language

question 122

Multiple Choice

Justine has the ability to speak and knows the language. However, for more than six months she has refused to speak to her teacher or any adult other than her parents. The best diagnosis for Justine is probably

• A) antisocial personality disorder.
• B) autism.
• C) separation anxiety disorder.
• D) selective mutism.