Spastic Cerebral Palsy Is Characterized by What Presentation

question 18

Multiple Choice

Spastic cerebral palsy is characterized by what presentation?

• A) Hypertonicity and poor control of posture, balance, and coordinated motion
• B) Athetosis and dystonic movements
• C) Wide-based gait and poor performance of rapid, repetitive movements
• D) Tremors and lack of active movement

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the conditioned response to be evoked by stimuli that are similar to the stimulus that was originally conditioned.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, which leads to changes in behavior.

Extrinsic Rewards

Benefits and incentives provided by external factors, such as money, grades, or praise, which motivate behavior not inherently enjoyable.

Intrinsic Rewards

Internal satisfaction or fulfillment derived from engaging in an activity, without external incentives.