Which of the Following Is True of Cerebral Palsy

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of cerebral palsy?

• A) It is the blockage or difficulty of delivery caused by the obstruction of the birth canal by the infant's shoulders.
• B) It is a group of disorders characterized by impaired muscle activity and coordination present at birth or developed during early childhood.
• C) It refers to the heritable changes in gene function that do not entail a change in DNA sequence.
• D) It refers to the number of previous deliveries experienced by a woman.
• E) It is a condition marked by low hemoglobin level and is characterized by the signs of iron deficiency plus paleness, exhaustion, and a rapid heart rate.

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Definitions:

Self-Reinforcement

The process of rewarding oneself for behaving in a desirable way, thus strengthening the likelihood of repeat behavior.

Self-Efficacy

Belief in one's capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to manage prospective situations.

Tangible

Perceptible by touch or clearly definable and measurable; often refers to physical objects or properties that can be seen and touched.

Imaginal

Pertaining to the imagination or imagery, often used in psychology to describe the vividness of mental images.