Ashley’s family has sought out the services of a social worker to determine what kind of problems the child is having. She tends to display involuntary movements such as repeatedly blinking her eyes and saying things at inappropriate times. These issues have worsened with age. Her father states that there is an uncle in the family who demonstrates the same behaviors. What might be the findings of the social worker’s assessment?
  1. Obsessive compulsive behavior
  2. Narcissistic disorder
  3. Tourette syndrome
  4. Alter-ego disorder
Explanation
Answer: C -People with Tourette syndrome display behaviors that they think need to be performed before they can relax or calm down. Tics, or involuntary body movements, will increase with anxiety and excitement. Family members with the same disorder can be found in one third of all cases.
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