Hand flapping, spinning, and ritualistic pacing are repetitive behaviors that serve no observable social functions. Collectively, these are called

a. compulsions.
b. disorder of verbal expression.
c. stereotyped behaviors.
d. coping mechanisms.


Ans: c. stereotyped behaviors.

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