Disorders Involving a Delay in Normal Maturity, Especially with Respect

question 72

Multiple Choice

Disorders involving a delay in normal maturity, especially with respect to intellect, cognition, learning, and methods of self-care, are referred to as

• A) disruptive disorders.
• B) developmental disorders.
• C) delay disorders.
• D) maturation of disorders.

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Definitions:

Reward Deficiency Syndrome

A condition characterized by an inability to experience pleasure or satisfaction from activities usually found enjoyable, often linked to dopamine imbalances.

Amygdala

A component of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion, particularly the processing of fear.

Brainstem

The lower part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital bodily functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Medulla

A region at the base of the brainstem that controls vital life-sustaining functions such as heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, and digestion.