Jean is a young woman with Asperger syndrome.Her coworker recently lost a family member to cancer.Jean expounded on her knowledge of the cause and effects of the illness,but did not offer condolences,nor did she notice the discomfort she was causing her coworker.Jean's inability to perceive the feelings or to understand the emotional state of her coworker is related to
A)central deconstruction theory.
B)theory of least resistance.
C)theory of mind.
D)mindfulness.

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The scenario described in the question is an example of a lack of theory of mind, which is the ability to understand and interpret the emotions and mental states of others. Asperger syndrome is often associated with difficulties in theory of mind, which may explain why Jean did not offer condolences or notice her coworker's discomfort. The other answer choices are not directly related to the scenario described.

Jean Is a Young Woman with Asperger Syndrome