LaMonte Had Trouble Concentrating in Class Today

question 162

Multiple Choice

LaMonte had trouble concentrating in class today.His roommate noticed that LaMonte's hands are trembling; his speech is slurred; and he is having trouble even naming common objects.LaMonte is most likely suffering from

• A) sleep loss.
• B) somnambulism.
• C) lucid dreaming.
• D) narcolepsy.

Understand the characteristics and impact of autism spectrum disorder on cognitive development.

Acknowledge the influence of external factors, such as vaccines, on public perceptions of cognitive disorders.

Understand the concept and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Recognize the role of attachment in child development and distinguish between secure and insecure attachments.

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Definitions:

Personality Inventories

Questionnaires that assess people’s typical ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving; used to obtain information about people’s well-being, self-concept, attitudes, and beliefs.

Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

A self-report questionnaire that assesses the presence and severity of depressive symptoms.

Depressive Symptoms

Signs and symptoms associated with depression, including persistent sadness, lack of interest in activities, changes in weight, and difficulty sleeping.

General Distress

A non-specific symptom frequently encountered in psychological disorders, characterized by feelings of discomfort, unhappiness, or emotional suffering.