Prevalence Rates of _____ Are Decreasing Over Time in the United

question 26

Multiple Choice

Prevalence rates of _____ are decreasing over time in the United States.

• A) childhood mental health problems
• B) ASD
• C) obesity
• D) lead poisoning
• E) consequences of concussions

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Definitions:

Stimulus-Independent Thought

Thoughts that occur without any direct external triggers, allowing the mind to wander or engage in internal reflection.

Daydreams

A stream of consciousness that detaches from current external tasks or surroundings, allowing for spontaneous internal thoughts and imaginings.

Sternberg

Refers to Robert Sternberg, an American psychologist and professor best known for his theory on intelligence and creativity.

Short-Term Memory

A mental system that has a restricted capacity designed for briefly maintaining information for the purpose of processing.