What factors contribute to intellectual and developmental disabilities in children?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers must specify that there are many causes of intellectual and developmental disabilities and should name several of the following: chromosomal abnormalities, Down syndrome, phenylketonuria, fragile X syndrome, toxic agents, fetal alcohol syndrome, heavy metals, infections, unknown factors, and environmental conditions.
The answer should also state that children with mild intellectual and developmental disabilities are more likely to have unknown or environmental causes for their condition.
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Which of the following is the best example of effective communication?
a. Peter is smiling when Miss Wormwood's says "good job" while returning his homework with an F on it b. Joan is on the phone with her uncle while intently watching a documentary on North Korea. c. Haina is fuming with anger with her boyfriend and she cannot wait to share her frustration with her best friend, Tamara. When they meet, Tamara starts to talk about the problem she is having with her boyfriend. d. The boss refuses to grant a pay raise when Len asks for it, giving reasons for his decision, which Len understands and accepts.
FASD is typically caused by severe food allergies during infancy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Cosmides and Tooby (1992) refer to the brain as a “Swiss army knife.” This belief is most consistent with what approach?
a. The general-purpose processor approach b. The cognitive psychology approach c. The contextual approach d. The evolutionary approach
A reduction in force caused by a lack of school revenues is a valid reason to dismiss a tenured teacher
Indicate whether the statement is true(T) or false(F).