Which Child Demonstrates Behaviors Indicative of a Neurodevelopmental Disorder

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which child demonstrates behaviors indicative of a neurodevelopmental disorder?

• A) A 4-year-old who stuttered for 3 weeks after the birth of a sibling
• B) A 9-month-old who does not eat vegetables and likes to be rocked
• C) A 3-month-old who cries after feeding until burped and sucks a thumb
• D) A 3-year-old who is mute, passive toward adults, and twirls while walking

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Definitions:

Compensatory Behavior

A mechanism aimed at counterbalancing or offsetting a perceived deficit or problem, often seen in eating disorders.

Forced Vomiting

The act of deliberately inducing vomiting, often practiced as a harmful way to control weight or after binge eating.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by cycles of binge eating followed by purging, through methods such as vomiting or excessive use of laxatives, to prevent weight gain.

Compensatory Behavior

Actions taken to counteract or make up for something, often referring to attempts to offset calories consumed during binge eating through methods like fasting or excessive exercise.