Tourette syndrome is not the direct physiological effects of a substance or a medical condition. The age of onset is usually between 7 and 10 years of age, with some children showing signs at an earlier age. Research indicates that 200,000 Americans have the most severe form of Tourette syndrome and one in one hundred have a milder version. What are the characterizations of this disorder?
A)Voluntarily hitting other children for attention
B)Repetitive, involuntary movements or vocalizations
C)Cruelty to animals and aggressive behavior
D)Depression, sadness and low self-esteem

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Tourette syndrome is characterized by involuntary movements or vocalizations called tics. The individual displays unusual behaviors such as jerking their head, blinking their eyes or shouting obscenities. The individual has no control over these behaviors. The most disabling form of Tourette syndrome includes motor movements that result in self-harm.

Tourette Syndrome Is Not the Direct Physiological Effects of a Substance