Baron-Cohen suggests that autistic spectrum disorder involves an exaggeration of ______ interests such as ______
A) female; rough and tumble play
B) male; drug addiction
C) male; rough and tumble play
D) female; drug addiction
E) male; inferring the thoughts and feelings of others.
Answer: C
Rationale: Baron-Cohen suggests that autistic spectrum disorder involves an exaggeration of male interests such as rough and tumble play.
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