Repetitive, Ritualistic Motor Movements Such as Twirling, Flapping Hands, and Rocking

question 61

Multiple Choice

Repetitive, ritualistic motor movements such as twirling, flapping hands, and rocking are known as

• A)impaired social responsiveness.
• B)impaired communication.
• C)stereotypic behaviors.
• D)preoccupation with objects.

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Definitions:

Causality

The relationship between cause and effect, where one event is understood to be the direct result of another.

Diagnostic System

A framework or methodology used for identifying and classifying diseases or psychological conditions.

Mental Disorders

Conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood, and can significantly impact daily living.

Thomas Szasz

A psychiatrist known for his criticism of psychiatry and his arguments against the concept of mental illness as a medical disease.