Compare and Contrast Two or Three Intellectual Development Disorders Discussed

question 30

Essay

Compare and contrast two or three intellectual development disorders discussed in the text in terms of behavioral phenotypes and specific genotypes.

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Definitions:

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

A device used to record the electrical activity of the brain by placing electrodes on the scalp, used in diagnosing conditions and studying brain functions.

Sleep Spindle

A burst of oscillatory brain activity visible on an EEG that occurs during stage 2 of sleep as a representation of the brain's inhibition of process stimulation.

Theta Waves

Brainwave patterns associated with stages 1-2 of sleep, meditation, and creativity, typically indicating a state of somnolence or the initial stages of sleep.

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

An Electroencephalograph (EEG) is a device used to record the electrical activity of the brain to help diagnose conditions affecting the brain.