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-The ability of human beings to understand the thinking and feelings of other people.

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Theory of mind refers to the ability of human beings to understand the thinking and feelings of other people.

Answer: A 
 Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.

Answer: C 
 Applied behavior analysis is a therapeutic technique that uses principles of learning theory to modify behavior.

Answer: D 
 Pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified (PDDNOS) is a diagnosis given to individuals who exhibit some, but not all, of the characteristics of the other pervasive developmental disorders, such as autism or Asperger's syndrome.

Answer: G 
 Mirror neurons are areas in the brain that are involved in both observing and executing certain actions, and are thought to play a role in empathy and social cognition.

Answer: F 
 Ecological variations refer to differences in the environment that may contribute to differences in the prevalence or presentation of developmental disorders.

Answer: H 
 Relationship-focused interventions are therapeutic techniques that emphasize the importance of social relationships and interpersonal communication in treating developmental disorders.

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