Simone Has Been Diagnosed with Elective Mutism-She Chooses Not to Speak

question 154

Multiple Choice

Simone has been diagnosed with elective mutism-she chooses not to speak at all. Simone's behavior may be considered abnormal according to which criterion?

• A) Personal distress
• B) Not typical or culturally expected
• C) Unconscious thought
• D) Distorted perception

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Positive Correlation

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Time Management

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Spearman's Rank

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