George Has a Disease That Is Associated with a Lack

question 163

Multiple Choice

George has a disease that is associated with a lack of dopamine-producing neurons in his brain. George most likely has ____.

• A) multiple sclerosis
• B) cancer
• C) Parkinson's disease
• D) Alzheimer's disease

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Definitions:

Cephalocaudal Pattern

A principle of physical growth that describes how development progresses from the head (cephalo) down to the tail (caudal) or feet.

Proximodistal Pattern

A pattern of growth and development in human beings where growth starts at the central part of the body and moves towards the outer parts, such as limbs.

Motor Milestones

Key developmental stages in a child's life when they acquire movement abilities, such as sitting, crawling, walking, and grasping.

Maturational View

A perspective in developmental psychology suggesting that development is primarily driven by biological or genetic factors, unfolding in predetermined stages.