Which of the Following Statements Is True About Individuals with Down

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about individuals with Down syndrome?

• A) Most die before the age of 40 and have eye cataracts and hearing loss.
• B) Many have enlarged brains, especially in the cerebral cortex region.
• C) More than half who live past age 40 show symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
• D) Affected individuals have few common physical features.

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Definitions:

Covariation Model

A psychological theory that explains how people attribute cause and effect to behavior, based on the consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus of the observed behavior.

Hedonic Relevance

Refers to behaviour that has important direct consequences for self.

High Consensus

A situation where there is widespread agreement among members of a group or community.

Highly Consistent

Describing something that consistently follows a particular pattern, behavior, or outcome without significant variation.