Garber Works with Children Who Have Grown Up in Poor

question 238

Multiple Choice

Garber works with children who have grown up in poor socioeconomic conditions. Many of her clients come from homes that do not emphasize education or social involvement, and opportunities for advancement are practically nonexistent. Many are malnourished, have been exposed to a variety of environmental toxins, and have multiple infections without adequate or timely health care. What might these children be at risk for?

• A) intellectual disability
• B) genetic inhibition
• C) organically induced deprivation
• D) increased emotional intelligence

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Definitions:

Corpus Callosum

A thick band of nerve fibers that divides the cerebral cortex lobes into left and right hemispheres, facilitating communication between the two sides of the brain.

Pleasure Centres

Brain regions that produce feelings of pleasure when activated by certain activities, drugs, or behaviors.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood. It controls basic emotions and drives.

Brainstem

The brain segment linking the cerebrum to the spinal cord, responsible for regulating essential functions like respiration and cardiac rhythm.