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A client is in the acute care setting after experiencing a CVA that has affected the cerebellum. During meals, the OT practitioner notices the client experiencing difficulty with reaching for his cup and utensils, often overshooting. This client is most likely experiencing which disorder?


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Sensation-seekers

Sensation-seekers are individuals who crave novel and intense experiences, often engaging in activities that involve risk or adventure.

Risky Behaviors

Actions that can expose individuals to harm or significant risk of negative consequences, often without full consideration of the possible outcomes.

Intense Music

Music characterized by high energy, often with loud volumes, strong beats, or emotionally charged lyrics that evoke a deep response.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

posits that an optimal level of arousal for performance exists, where too little or too much arousal can impair performance.

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