Tom Seems to Live in a World of His Own

question 64

Multiple Choice

Tom seems to live in a world of his own, rarely interacting with others. Tom has limited speech capabilities, and he repeats stereotypical movements that seem to have no instrumental value. Most likely Tom would be characterized has having which of the following disorders?

• A) autism
• B) internalizing
• C) ADHD
• D) externalizing

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Definitions:

Persuasive Messages

Written or verbal communication intended to influence the attitudes, beliefs, or actions of others through logical or emotional appeals.

Psychographics

The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria, often used in marketing.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, driven by the desire to fulfill a need or achieve a goal.

Demographics

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it, often used for marketing, policy-making, and research purposes.