Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a viral infection that often leads to paralysis

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: Duchenne results in progressive muscle weakness and deterioration, which can be determined through breaking down dys-, a prefix meaning "difficult, bad," and trophy, "development." The suffix for paralysis is -plegia.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which relaxation technique is associated with the brain's production of alpha waves?

a. biofeedback b. guided imagery c. progressive relaxation d. mindfulness e. cognitive restructuring

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Traditional assessment is defined as measuring student performance in a real-world application of knowledge or skills

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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