A 2-Year-Old Boy Is Recently Identified as Having a Motor

question 15

Multiple Choice

A 2-year-old boy is recently identified as having a motor impairment in the lower extremities because of a perinatal injury.This is an example of which of the following?

• A)Congenital motor delay
• B)Progressive developmental disorder
• C)Growing into deficit
• D)Developmental coordination disorder (DCD)

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Definitions:

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep patterns.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

A type of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually in the winter, when there is less natural sunlight.

Depression

A common and serious mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.