Which of the Following Statements Is True About Lead Poisoning

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about lead poisoning?

• A) The child suffering from acute lead intoxication presents a medical emergency.
• B) It is hard to detect, since lead is normally present in the blood.
• C) It is a silent disease, because there are no warning signs or chronic symptoms.
• D) There is no evidence of mental retardation resulting from brain damage.

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Definitions:

Means-End Analysis

A problem-solving technique that involves breaking down the problem into smaller parts to achieve the desired end state.

Stroop Effect

A demonstration of cognitive interference where the brain's reaction time slows down when it has to deal with conflicting information.

Automaticity

The ability to perform tasks without occupying the mind with the low-level details required, typically developed through repetition and practice.

Mental Processes

Mental processes involve the internal, cognitive operations that underlie all human thought, behavior, emotions, and experiences.