Otis Has Just Been Told That His Son Goober Is

question 149

Multiple Choice

Otis has just been told that his son Goober is going to be assessed using the Bayley Scales of Infant Development. As a knowledgeable psychologist, Otis would know that this test will assess Goober's

• A) savant skills (e.g., ability to calculate future days of the week).
• B) motor skills (e.g., ability to grasp and throw a ball).
• C) physiological skills (e.g., average heart rate, respiration).
• D) sociometric skills (e.g., the number of friends the child has).

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Definitions:

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, comprising all the genes and their variants.

Symptoms

Physical or mental features that are regarded as indicating a condition of disease.

Genetic Counselor

A healthcare professional who advises individuals and families on the risk of genetic disorders, interpreting test results, and providing support.

Genetic Defect

An abnormality in the DNA sequence that can lead to diseases or conditions being passed from parents to offspring.