Why Are Tics Considered "Largely Involuntary

question 51

Multiple Choice

Why are tics considered "largely involuntary"?

• A) They can be suppressed for short periods of time, but not indefinitely.
• B) They are involuntary in most people, but some people have greater control.
• C) They are involuntary in most circumstances, but in certain learned circumstances they can be controlled.
• D) They are involuntary in those with poor insight, but may be voluntary in the few with good insight.

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