What is unique about the intellectual disability caused by phenylketonuria?
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While many conditions inevitably result in brain damage and intellectual disability, early detection of phenylketonuria can prevent any adverse consequences. Children with phenylketonuria are unable to metabolize phenylalanine. If they ingest food with this amino acid, it accumulates and causes brain damage that leads to retardation. The intellectual disability seen in phenylketonuria only occurs if foods with phenylalanine are ingested, therefore it is preventable.
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Describe the characteristics of one eating disorder. Mention whether there are any ethnic differences in prevalence rates
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Theo is hooked up to an EEG in a sleep lab. As the researcher watches the EEG recording, theta waves appear. Based on this information, the researcher can conclude that Theo:
a. is awake, but relaxed and drowsy b. has just entered Stage N3 sleep c. is experiencing REM sleep d. has just entered Stage N1 sleep
Treatments designed to change behavior through the use of established learning techniques are called ____________________
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The _________ perspective in psychology focuses on the roles of ethnicity, gender, culture, and socioeconomic status in behavior and mental processes
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