Ten-Year-Old Conrad Has Difficulty Remembering Anything That Happened Between His

question 65

Multiple Choice

Ten-year-old Conrad has difficulty remembering anything that happened between his birth and his second birthday. Conrad is best thought of as

• A) normal.
• B) having likely suffered some traumatic event early on that has caused him to block off memory of his early years.
• C) mentally impaired.
• D) having an unusually small amount of space in his working memory.

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Definitions:

Flexible

The ability to adapt quickly and effectively to new conditions or situations.

Independent

Not influenced or controlled by others; self-reliant.

Assertive

The quality of expressing one's opinions or needs in a confident and direct manner without being aggressive.

Socially Responsible

Acting with consideration for the social and environmental impact of one's decisions and actions on the wider community.