Studies Have Shown That When Compared to People in Their

question 96

Multiple Choice

Studies have shown that when compared to people in their 80s and 90s,the "oldest old," are considered:

• A) less agile.
• B) less healthy.
• C) less clear-headed.
• D) healthy,more agile,and clearheaded.

Identifying historical explanations of abnormal behavior and modern classification systems.

Differentiating between types of psychological disorders based on symptoms, causes, and treatment approaches.

Understanding the role of neurotransmitters and biological factors in the development of psychiatric disorders.

Distinguishing between dissociative disorders and their unique characteristics.

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Definitions:

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, characterized by physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability.

Sex-linked Disorders

Genetic diseases that are passed through sex chromosomes, typically resulting in disorders more frequently in one sex than the other.

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Karyotype

A complete picture of an individual’s chromosomes, used to look for abnormalities.