Jean is a 14-year-old girl with autism spectrum disorder who seems compelled to run around touching each door every time she comes home.Which characteristic of her autism will cause Jean to have a tantrum if she is prevented from touching each door?

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Jean's behavior of touching each door every time she comes home is a ritualistic behavior, meaning it is a repetitive action she feels compelled to do. Preventing her from carrying out the behavior may cause distress and lead to a tantrum. This behavior is not necessarily related to obsessive-compulsive disorder, as it is a feature of autism spectrum disorder. Additionally, although the behavior is repetitive, it is not necessarily related to maintenance of sameness or restricted behavior patterns.

Jean Is a 14-Year-Old Girl with Autism Spectrum Disorder Who