Jean is a young woman with asperger syndrome. her coworker recently lost a family member to cancer. jean expounded on her knowledge of the cause and effects of the illness, but did not offer condolences, nor did she notice the discomfort she was causing her coworker. jean's inability to perceive the feelings or to understand the emotional state of her coworker is related to:

Answer and Explanation:

Asperger syndrome is a developmental disorder categorized under autism spectrum disorder. It is characterized by social and communication difficulties, repetitive or restrictive patterns of behavior. A person with Asperger syndrome finds it difficult to read social signals, which makes it harder for them to communicate and interact with others. These difficulties could further lead to anxiety and confusion.

Jean's inability to perceive the feelings or understand the emotional state of her coworker is probably due to her weakness of difficulty in social interactions and skills. Social skills training classes can help Jean's conversational skills and better understanding of social cues.

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