Selective Mutism Is Believed to Be a Type of ____

question 4

Multiple Choice

 Selective mutism is believed to be a type of ____.

• A) specific phobia
• B) generalized anxiety disorder
• C) obsessive-compulsive disorder
• D) social phobia

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Definitions:

Priming

A psychological phenomenon where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.

Missing-child Poster

A public notice that displays information and a photograph of a child who has been reported missing, aimed at soliciting the public's help in locating the child.

Kidnapping

The illegal act of abducting someone typically to obtain a ransom or fulfill another motive against the victim's will.

Ambiguous Interaction

A situation or exchange where signals, intentions, or messages are unclear or have multiple interpretations, leading to uncertainty in communication.