A tic disorder that is characterized by multiple motor tics and at least one vocal tic is referred to as:
A) a multiple-component disorder
B) a parallel disorder
C) Tourette's disorder
D) multiple tic disorder

Question

A tic disorder that is characterized by multiple motor tics and at least one vocal tic is referred to as:​
A) ​a multiple-component disorder
B) ​a parallel disorder
C) ​Tourette's disorder
D) ​multiple tic disorder

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tourette's disorder is specifically defined as a tic disorder that includes both multiple motor tics and at least one vocal (or phonic) tic. Therefore, this is the best answer choice. The other options either do not accurately describe the characteristics of a tic disorder or are not commonly used diagnostic terms.

A Tic Disorder That Is Characterized by Multiple Motor Tics