Sasha has a genetic error. She has specific physical features, such as a wide tongue, and she is mentally retarded. Upon examining her chromosomes, we would find an extra 21st chromosome. What disorder does Sasha have?
A. fragile X syndrome
B. Down syndrome
C. anencephaly
D. Alzheimer's disease
Answer: B
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a. Popular stereotypes of the "dirty old man," "meddling old woman," "senile old fool," and the like help perpetuate myths about aging. b. In some societies, ageism is expressed as respect for the elderly. c. Ageism is being shown when older people are spoken to in an overly polite, slow, loud, and simple way, implying that they are infirm, even when they are not. d. Basing retirement on a person's age makes sense, since older workers in most occupations perform poorly in jobs that require both speed and skill.
Which factors, in addition to sensitivity, have not been found as major contributors to attachment security?
a. the quality of the marital relationship b. the presence of psychological problems such as depression or anxiety in mothers c. the presence of a father d. the general level of stress in the home
The amount and quality of verbal interaction between parents and children seems to be affected by the
A. socioeconomic status of the family. B. IQ level of parents. C. age of parents. D. psychological identity and personality of parents.