All of the following are criteria in the formal definition of intellectual disability except?

A) an onset before the age of 18
B) deficits in daily activities required for social and personal independence
C) a genetic cause
D) an IQ score lower than 70 or 75


C) a genetic cause

Psychology

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Which of the following is NOT true regarding cohabiting relationships that subsequently marry?

a. As cohabitation has become more accepted the cohabitation effect has not decreased. b. The cohabitation effect holds true even for second marriages. c. Premarital cohabitation decreases marital discord and divorce rates. d. Cohabitation may change people's attitudes, values, or habits negatively.

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The pons acts as a bridge between the medulla and other brain areas and influences

a. memory. b. sleep and arousal. c. motor behavior. d. higher reasoning.

Psychology

When administering punishment, it is not useful for the punishment to be

A. salient and severe enough to eliminate the undesirable behavior. B. accompanied by the identification and reinforcement of alternative, acceptable behaviors. C. administered with some explanation for the punishment. D. delayed, allowing the child to reflect on her behavior prior to punishment.

Psychology

Which of the following neurotransmitters is NOT discussed as a possible contributor to major depressive disorder?

a) serotonin b) GABA c) dopamine d) epinephrine

Psychology