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Valerie needs to complete a series of foot stampings when excited before she can calm down and relax. She has very little control over her behaviors and symptoms are increasing. There is difficulty with involuntary vocalizations and movement. These symptoms mimic what kind of disorder?
  1. Narcissistic disorder
  2. Anti-social disorder
  3. Obsessive compulsive disorder
  4. Tourette syndrome
Explanation
Answer - D - Tourette syndrome affects men three times more than women and behaviors are at their worst during adolescent years. One third of individuals with this disorder have family members with the same diagnosis. Certain triggers may induce symptoms such as hearing another person sniff or clear their throat.
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