What Is One of the Distinguishing Characteristics Between Disability Due

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is one of the distinguishing characteristics between disability due to cognitive functions and disability due to psychological conditions?

• A)There is a much greater genetic contribution to disability due to cognitive functions than there is for disability due to psychological conditions.
• B)Disability due to cognitive functions is more frequent after age 65; disability due to psychological conditions is less frequent after age 65.
• C)Disability due to psychological conditions is more frequent after age 65; disability due to cognitive functions is less frequent after age 65.
• D)Disability due to cognitive functions is mostly organic in origin; disability due to psychological conditions is mostly psychosocial in origin.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A crucial part of the brain's limbic system involved in memory formation, navigation, and the regulation of emotional responses.

Behavioral Deficits

A reduction or lack in the normal behavior or skills typically expected in individuals for their age and developmental stage.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to treat psychiatric conditions by altering brain chemistry to improve symptoms of disorders like schizophrenia.

Dopamine Synapses

Junctions between neurons where dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, is transmitted.