Charlie Is Very Sensitive to Sound

question 73

Multiple Choice

Charlie is very sensitive to sound. Whenever things get loud, Charlie becomes distressed and begins to rock back and forth repetitively. Many times during the day, Charlie will repeat sounds softly to himself. Even though Charlie makes these repetitive sounds often, he struggles to communicate with language. This scenario demonstrates which developmental disability?

• A) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• B) autism spectrum disorder
• C) developmental dyslexia
• D) developmental dysgraphia

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Definitions:

Specialization Of Labor

The division of labor where different workers or groups of workers engage in specific tasks, often leading to increased productivity.

Productivity

The ratio of a specific measure of output, such as real GDP, to a specific measure of input, such as labor; in this case, productivity measures real GDP per hour of labor.

Boredom

A state of feeling disinterested or unengaged with one's current activity or surroundings, often leading to restlessness.

Division Of Labor

The splitting of the production process into different stages, allowing workers to specialize in specific tasks, increasing efficiency and productivity.