The leading known preventable cause of intellectual disability is
A) lead exposure.
B) alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
C) malnutrition.
D) bacterial and viral infections.
B
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According to the James-Lange theory of emotions, one's conscious experience of emotion results from one's perception of
a. others' emotions. b. autonomic arousal. c. skin conductancy. d. tension in the facial muscles.
What does it mean to assume that some strengths are universal?
A. People everywhere experience the same strengths. B. Certain characteristics and virtues emerge as positive across cultures. C. Core virtues that are taught through religion are the same across the world. D. Strengths are manifested similarly no matter the culture.
Which of the following statements involves an attribution?
a. "They cannot afford a washing machine because he spends so much on that fancy car of his." b. "I cannot come to the party." c. "He chose to eat shrimp for dinner." d. "My parents would like me to study to be a doctor or a lawyer."
What is the most likely cause of slower reaction time for everyday tasks and activities for an older individual?
A) The preliminary effects of Alzheimer's disease B) Geriatric dysthymia C) The pruning of unused neural connections D) Dendritic loss and the slowing of synaptic speed