A group of disorders characterized by gross deficits in cognitive, social, and emotional development that are associated with severe impairment of social interaction and communication skills are called

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The group of disorders described in the question are best known as pervasive developmental disorders, and are characterized by deficits in social interaction, communication skills, and cognitive, social, and emotional development. Antisocial developmental disorders and schizophrenia are not accurate descriptions of this particular group of disorders, and overcontrolled developmental disorders is not a recognized term in the field.

A Group of Disorders Characterized by Gross Deficits in Cognitive