Justine has the ability to speak and knows the language. However, for more than six months she has

refused to speak to her teacher or any adult other than her parents. The best diagnosis for Justine is
probably

A) separation anxiety disorder. B) antisocial personality disorder.
C) autism. D) selective mutism.


D

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a. a consistent and compulsive drug abuse. c. a huge inferiority complex. b. happy and joyful moments. d. numerous friendships.

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Asking people to recall the most influential events that happened during their college careers shows that __________ in people's lives appear to be particularly memorable.

A. trauma-based experiences B. family-centered challenges C. the freshman year D. transition points

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Brain-machine interfaces that enable paralyzed individuals to use robotic arms were initially developed using _____ as subjects.

A) pigeons B) mice C) monkeys D) cats

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Freud believed that free-floating anxiety resulted from conflicts between the __________

A) id and ego B) ego and superego C) id and libido D) superego and libido

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