The single most common symptom of autism is:
A.
Inability to grasp reality.
B.
Impaired social interaction.
C.
"Acting out" behaviors.
D.
Diminished affect.
ANS: B
Though all of these behaviors may occur at some time in autism, impaired social interaction is the overriding symptom that occurs in this disorder.
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