One of the Major Reasons for Assessing Adaptive Behavior in the Schools

question 30

Multiple Choice

One of the major reasons for assessing adaptive behavior in the schools is that federal regulations require documentation of difficulties in adaptive behavior for the classification of

• A) learning disabilities.
• B) emotional disturbance.
• C) mental retardation.
• D) speech impairment.

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Definitions:

Teratogens

Agents capable of interrupting the normal development of an embryo or fetus, resulting in serious developmental disorders or birth defects.

Blastocyst

An early stage in the embryonic development of mammals, consisting of a sphere made up of an outer layer of cells and a fluid-filled cavity.

Placenta

The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the fetus while removing waste products.

Teratogens

Agents, such as chemicals or viruses, that can reach the embryo or fetus during prenatal development and cause harm.