The False-Belief Task Involves Telling Children a Story in Which

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The false-belief task involves telling children a story in which Sally puts a toy in Box A, but, while she is away, Anne moves it to Box B. The task is for the children to report where Sally will look for the toy when she returns. Research suggests that children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder will MOST likely report that:

• A) the toy is gone.
• B) the toy is in Box A.
• C) the toy is in Box B.
• D) Sally won't know where to look.

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Definitions:

Motor Control

The ability to regulate or direct the mechanisms essential for movement.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements of the face, limbs, or trunk, often as a side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medications.

Atypical

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Conventional Antipsychotic

A class of drugs typically used to treat symptoms of psychosis, such as hallucinations and delusions, especially in conditions like schizophrenia; known for their dopamine-blocking effects.