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."
C
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a. Activity b. Negative affect c. Effortful control d. Surgency
The theory that proposes that intelligence comes from a distributed and integrated network of neurons in the parietal and frontal lobes of the brain is called a. parieto-frontal integration theory
b. parietal distribution theory. c. lobe integration network theory. d. neuron network distribution theory.
Kinsey's samples represented the general United States population during the 1940s
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements about adolescent employment is supported by research?
A. Adolescent employment offers valuable training for adult jobs. B. The benefits of working during adolescence are mostly related to money management. C. Intensive employment during the school year may be detrimental to adolescent development. D. Working builds character, teaches adolescents about the "real world," and helps them prepare for adult responsibilities.