Osmund, a 12-year-old, refuses to speak to anyone, pushes his mother away when she tries to hug him, and avoids all forms of social contact. Osmund is most likely to be diagnosed with _____.

A. phenylketonuria
B. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
C. autism
D. Huntington's disease


Answer: C

Psychology

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