Students with autism spectrum disorder who display excessive reactions to what most people consider mild sensory stimuli, such as covering their ears or screaming at the sounds of small children's voices, are displaying ________.
A) hyperresponsiveness
B) hyporesponsiveness
C) abnormally intense, restricted interests
D) stereotyped or repetitive actions

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Hyperresponsiveness refers to an exaggerated response to sensory stimuli, which is what is described in the scenario where students with autism spectrum disorder have excessive reactions to mild sensory stimuli.

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