You are watching the film Rain Man and based on your course work in abnormal psychology recognize that an appropriate diagnostic category for the character Raymond portrayed by Dustin Hoffman is

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The best choice is D, autism, as Raymond exhibits symptoms of restricted interests, social impairments, and repetitive behaviors that are characteristic of autism spectrum disorder. This is evident in his extreme insistence on routine, difficulty with social interactions, and fixation on certain topics. While options A and B may exhibit symptoms similar to what we see in the character Raymond in Rain Man, they do not account for the full range of his behaviors. Mild mental retardation is also an inadequate diagnosis as his abilities and behaviour are not consistent with mild intellectual disability.

You Are Watching the Film Rain Man and Based on Your