Autism is MOST accurately defined as a:

A. psychiatric condition related to an imbalance of serotonin in the brain.
B. mental disability caused by insufficient cognitive development of the brain.
C. congenital condition caused by factors such as malnutrition or birth complications.
D. pervasive developmental disorder characterized by impairment of social interaction.


Ans: D. pervasive developmental disorder characterized by impairment of social interaction.

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