Why Is It Important for Social Workers to Remain Aware

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for social workers to remain aware of other variables associated with an ADHD diagnosis?

• A) So they can protect against indiscriminant diagnosis of children with "abnormal" behaviors
• B) So they can diagnose the disorder
• C) So they can notify school personnel if they suspect a child may have ADHD
• D) So they can notify parents if they suspect a child may have ADHD

Appreciate the necessity of overcoming functional fixedness to enhance problem-solving abilities.

Understand the concept and key aspects of intelligence, including its adaptive nature.

Identify and differentiate between various theories and models of intelligence (e.g., Gardner’s multiple intelligences, Sternberg’s triarchic theory).

Recognize the history and evolution of intelligence testing and its implications.

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Definitions:

Neonates

Newborn infants, especially within the first month after birth.

Taste Preference

An individual's inclination towards liking or disliking flavors, influenced by genetic, environmental, and cultural factors.

Endogenous Eye Movements

Eye movements that originate from within, often as a result of thought processes rather than responses to external stimuli.

Central Nervous System

Comprised of the brain and spinal cord, it is the primary control center for processing sensory information and managing bodily functions.