Tourette syndrome is best described as which of the following?

• A. A disorder with involuntary motor and vocal tics
• B. A hearing impairment
• C. A progressive motor neuron disease
• D. A learning disability

Answer: (A)

Tourette syndrome is a neurodevelopmental condition defined by sudden, involuntary, repetitive movements (motor tics) and sounds (vocal tics). These tics are not under conscious control, can flare and fade over time, and typically begin in childhood. This description specifically captures what characterizes Tourette syndrome, unlike the other options, which point to a hearing issue, a degenerative nerve disease, or difficulties with learning—none of which describe the hallmark motor and vocal tics of Tourette.