A Person Who Has Been Diagnosed with a Cognitive Disorder

question 79

Multiple Choice

A person who has been diagnosed with a cognitive disorder and is experiencing the inability to plan, initiate, monitor, and stop complex behavior is most likely experiencing

• A)apraxia.
• B)deficits in executive functioning.
• C)deficits in motor skills.
• D)echolalia.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting relaxation and recovery, often referred to as the "rest and digest" system.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for involuntary functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate, comprising sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.

Sympathetic Nervous System

The part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action, "fight or flight", in response to stress.

Corpus Callosum

A thick fiber bundle that connects the hemispheres of the cortex.