A Disease That Occurs at a Greater Than Normal Frequency

question 12

Multiple Choice

A disease that occurs at a greater than normal frequency for a given area or population is considered

• A) endemic.
• B) sporadic.
• C) opportunistic.
• D) epidemic.
• E) pandemic.

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Definitions:

Faulty Language Development

An atypical progression in acquiring language skills, which may involve delays or disorders in understanding or producing spoken, written, or sign language.

IQ Scores

Numerical values derived from standardized tests designed to measure human intelligence and cognitive abilities.

Heredity

The transmission of traits from parent to offspring by means of genes.

Genetic Factors

Refers to the traits and conditions influenced by the genes inherited from one's parents, affecting physical and perhaps behavioral characteristics.