Individuals with Down Syndrome

question 71

Multiple Choice

Individuals with Down syndrome

• A)are unlikely to show obvious signs of intellectual disability.
• B)experience intellectual disability due to neglect during infancy.
• C)experience intellectual disability except for one specific ability in which they excel.
• D)are born with an extra chromosome.

Explain split-brain phenomena and the specialization of brain hemispheres.

Identify brain areas associated with specific language and movement disorders.

Comprehend the effects of brain aging and the potential for neurogenesis.

Understand the concepts of neural plasticity and hemispheric dominance.

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Definitions:

Married Couple

Two individuals joined in a legally or socially recognized marriage.

Mixed-Union Couple

A romantic couple consisting of partners from different racial, ethnic, or cultural backgrounds.

Crowded Nest

A situation where adult children continue to live at their parents' home due to economic challenges, delaying traditional milestones of adulthood such as marriage and homeownership.

Empty Nest

A household consisting of a parent or parents whose children have grown and moved out of the house.