What are the genetic, prenatal, and environmental causes of intellectual disability?
What will be an ideal response?
The genetic causes of intellectual disability are Down syndrome and fragile-X syndrome. Prenatal causes of intellectual disability are alcohol or drug exposure, oxygen deprivation, trauma during birth, and being born prematurely. Environmental causes of intellectual disability are lead poisoning, poor nutrition, lack of stimulation, and poor educational opportunities.
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Negative symptoms of psychosis would include
a. having a flat affect. b. delusions. c. hallucinations. d. all of these.
Terrance went to the dentist and was given some Novocain. This prevented him from feeling pain because the drug ____.
A. attached to sodium channels letting in sodium and stopping the action potential from sending a pain message B. attached to potassium channels letting in potassium and stopping the action potential from sending a pain message C. attached to potassium channels blocking potassium from entering and stopping the action potential from sending a pain message D. attached to sodium channels blocking sodium from entering and stopping the action potential from sending a pain message
Video Activity 8.2: Gender Schemas and Play PreferencesClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 241, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Five-year-old Chace continually shows a preference for male play partners. Which of the following principles does this illustrate?
A. that the playgroups of young children are often sex segregated B. that both boys and girls show a preference for male playmates C. that children typically do not care about the sex of their playmates as long as they are playing with toys they enjoy D. that children rarely use their gender schemas as guides for their behaviors and attitudes
Having a Type __ personality is a risk factor for developing coronary heart disease
FIll in the blank with correct word.