An issue of concern to those treating individuals with mental disorders is whether the therapists need to "fix" the brain or the mind. At this time, the explanations and treatments that are in the ascendance are:
Psychodynamic explanations and treatments
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The parents of a 24-year-old with a moderate intellectual disability want her to live in a setting in which she will learn living skills. Which piece of advice is most reasonable?
a. "Put her in an institution; they know how best to deal with a challenged person." b. "Independent living is the best situation; it will force your child to adapt." c. "Be sure the program has a goal of promoting social interaction and fostering competence." d. "Make sure you stay away from group homes; they never help."
Jason is an infant whose parents speak English in the home. When his parents are at work, Jason stays in a family day care home where all the employees speak only Spanish. Jason is experiencing
a. multilingualism. b. a confirmation of the critical period hypothesis. c. sequential bilingualism. d. simultaneous bilingualism.
As an infant, Cheri could distinguish different colors such as the difference between red, green, yellow, and blue, even though she didn't know the names of the colors. Her two favorite colors were probably
a. blue and green. c. red and yellow. b. red and green. d. blue and yellow.
In early childhood, gender differences in growth are minimal
Indicate whether the statement is true or false