Impaired Ability to Plan or Organize Daily Activities, to Engage

question 138

Multiple Choice

Impaired ability to plan or organize daily activities, to engage in abstract thinking, or to understand sequences of events are examples of

• A) apraxias.
• B) agnosias.
• C) aphasias.
• D) executive functioning deficits.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that lies outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that produce and release hormones directly into the blood, regulating processes such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Behavior Influence

The effects that the behaviors of individuals or groups have on the actions and attitudes of others.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems involved in muscle activation, memory, and learning.