Q28. A tic is a repeated, impulsive action, reflexive in nature, which the actor feels powerless to control or avoid. Only when the individual with a tic disorder performs the tic is tension and anxiety released. Tics can be triggered by an emotional state or sensation or can happen for no obvious reason. General types of tics include verbal tics, facial tics, and other muscular tics. Physical and psychological therapy and medication can cause tics to go away, often permanently. Muscular tics look something like twitches or quick grimaces, and often affect the eyes and hands. Muscular tics can affect multiple muscles at once. Some forms of stuttering are caused by muscular tics in the throat, tongue, or vocal cords when speaking or preparing to speak.According to the reading, tics...English — Passages — Question 28 of 56A. are not voluntary movements and they cannot be consciously controlled.B. can be stopped voluntarily for brief periods.C. do not need particular treatment.D. can be triggered by the use of medicinal drugs.Practice more English MCQs for entrance exam preparation on Examora.io.← Previous Question Next Question →