Jessie Was Diagnosed with Failure to Thrive (FTT) at 20

question 166

Multiple Choice

Jessie was diagnosed with failure to thrive (FTT) at 20 months of age. At age 8, we would expect to find that Jessie

• A) shows no effects of her earlier FTT.
• B) is now is taller and weighs more than her peers.
• C) may have a protein deficiency.
• D) is smaller, less cognitively advanced, and more emotionally disturbed than typical children.

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Definitions:

Habituation

The psychological process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus through repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.

Sensitization

An increased response to a stimulus after repeated exposure, often leading to heightened sensitivity.

Chemical Synapses

Sites where neurons communicate with each other or with effector organs through chemical messengers.

Electrical Synapses

Specialized junctions between cells that allow for the direct passage of ions and electrical signals, facilitating rapid communication.