A malfunction of the mirror neurons has been implicated in an early childhood condition in which the child shows impaired social interaction and communication as well as restricted and repetitive behavior, such as head banging. This condition is known as
A)autism spectrum disorders.
B)Tourette's syndrome.
C)acromegaly.
D)Down syndrome.

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Mirror neurons are believed to play a role in social cognition and imitation, which are areas often affected in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ASD is characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, along with restricted and repetitive behaviors, fitting the description provided.

A Malfunction of the Mirror Neurons Has Been Implicated in an Early