Autism spectrum disorder is a disorder characterized by deficient social interaction and an impaired
A) capacity for stranger anxiety.
B) sense of object permanence.
C) theory of mind.
D) concept of conservation.

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Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by deficits in social communication and social interaction, one of which is a deficiency in theory of mind, the ability to understand and attribute mental states such as beliefs, emotions, and intentions to oneself and others. A, B, and D are not primary deficits of autism spectrum disorder.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Is a Disorder Characterized by Deficient Social