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An epileptic child with autism is having a seizure. Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of the seizure itself?

  1. Unresponsiveness
  2. Loss of consciousness
  3. Repetitive verbal behavior (stereotypy)
  4. Muscle spasms/convulsions
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Correct answer: C. Repetitive verbal behavior (stereotypy)

Unresponsiveness, loss of consciousness, and muscle spasms/convulsions are core features of many seizure types. Repetitive verbal behavior (a type of vocal stereotypy) is a feature associated with autism spectrum disorder itself, not a defining symptom of a seizure — it's the exception here.

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