What is unique about the mental retardation caused by PKU?
What will be an ideal response?
While many conditions inevitably result in brain damage and mental retardation, early
detection of PKU can prevent any adverse consequences. Children with PKU are unable to
metabolize phenylalanine. If they ingest food with this amino acid, it accumulates and
causes brain damage that leads to retardation. The mental retardation seen in PKU only
occurs if foods with phenylalanine are ingested, therefore it is preventable.
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A. presentation of material that adolescents find easy B. an emphasis on high achievement and competition in the classroom C. perception by students that their teachers are caring and supportive D. requiring students to engage in memorization of facts rather than critical thinking and application of facts to real-world problems
Which of the following accurately describes the proportions in the tails of a normal distribution?
a. Proportions in the right-hand tail are greater than 0.50, and proportions in the left-hand tail are less than 0.50. b. Proportions in the right-hand tail are less than 0.50, and proportions in the left-hand tail are greater than 0.50. c. Proportions in both tails are less than 0.50. d. Proportions in both tails are greater than 0.50.
What is a doula and how are they used?
What will be an ideal response?
Lately, Rena finds her herself eating nonstop, even when she isn’t hungry. She feels increasingly frustrated that she cannot seem to control her appetite and seeks the help of a mental health professional. Rena’s therapist suggests that she find an alternative behavior to engage in, such as chewing a stick of gum or calling a friend, whenever she is compelled to grab a snack in-between meals The therapist also encourages Rena to reward herself when she meets her goals. What type of therapy does this scenario illustrate?
a. ?psychoanalytical therapy b. ?cognitive therapy c. ?humanistic therapy d. ?behavioral therapy