Teresa is a child with autism who lives with her two brothers, Adrian and Paul. Suppose one day she observes the following events: Adrian waits until Paul leaves the room, then moves Paul's toaster to a hidden spot behind their couch. Then Paul returns and says, "I'm hungry. Time to make some toast!" Given the pattern of deficits typically observed in autism, what prediction is Teresa likely to make about Paul's upcoming behavior?
A. He will assume that Adrian must be playing a prank on him.
B. He will immediately be confused and not look for it in the first place.
C. He will look for the toaster in its new hiding spot.
D. He will look for the toaster where it previously was.
Answer: D
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