A Malfunction of the Mirror Neurons Has Been Implicated in an Early

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Multiple Choice

A malfunction of the mirror neurons has been implicated in an early childhood condition in which the child shows impaired social interaction and communication as well as restricted and repetitive behavior, such as head banging. This condition is known as

• A)autism spectrum disorders.
• B)Tourette's syndrome.
• C)acromegaly.
• D)Down syndrome.

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