Which Is a Characteristic of Someone with Dysexecutive Syndrome

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which is a characteristic of someone with dysexecutive syndrome?

• A) disrupted ability to think and plan
• B) impaired language abilities
• C) below-average intelligence scores
• D) disrupted ability to remember facts and events

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Definitions:

Genetic Abnormalities

Alterations or mutations in the DNA sequence of an organism that can lead to various diseases or conditions.

Superego

The superego is a component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory representing the internalized moral standards and ideals that we acquire from both parents and society; it strives to act in a socially appropriate manner.

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Dorsal Frontal Cortex

A region of the brain's frontal lobes associated with executive functions such as planning, reasoning, and impulse control.