Attention is drawn to similarities between the apparently purposeless repetitive behavior of animals in response conflict, animals overdosed with amphetamine, and autistic, blind and mentally retarded children. It is suggested that these behaviors serve a dearousing function.
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Marcel Kinsbourne (1980) studied this question.
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