Risk Factors for Cognitive Disorders Are Primarily Biological, but Environmental

question 8

Multiple Choice

Risk factors for cognitive disorders are primarily biological, but environmental risk factors may also play a part in the areas of

• A)stress reaction, lack of social support, and radiation.
• B)drug overdose, debilitation anxiety, and lead exposure.
• C)birth order, family dynamics, and social alienation.
• D)diets, alcohol and tobacco, aluminum exposure, and culture.

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Definitions:

Perspective-Taking

The ability to understand and consider the world from someone else's viewpoint, an important social-cognitive skill in developing empathy.

Independence

The state or quality of being self-reliant and autonomous, free from external control or support.

Geographic Proximity

The physical closeness between two or more locations, often affecting social relations, economic transactions, or environmental impacts.

Personality

An individual’s distinctive ways of responding to people and events.