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Which disorder is characterized by frequent, spontaneous, involuntary movement tics (eye blinking, throat clearing, arm thrusting) and vocal tics (grunts, barks), or sometimes by comments that are socially inappropriate, vulgar, obscene, or racist?
 
  A) autism
  B) Tourette syndrome
  C) ADHD
  D) echolalia

Question 2

What does the medical term pruritus mean?
 
  A) filled with pus
  B) pertaining to inflammation
  C) itching
  D) swelling



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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) This is not characteristic of autism.
B) Correct
C) This is not characteristic of ADHD.
D) This is a symptom, not a disorder.

Answer to Question 2

C



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