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:

Ambivalent

Ambivalence refers to having mixed feelings or contradictory attitudes towards something or someone.

Relationship

The way in which two or more people or entities are connected, or the state of being connected.

Mutual Intimacy

The reciprocal sharing of deeply personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences between individuals, fostering closeness and emotional connection.

Early Adolescence

A developmental stage typically covering the ages 10-14, characterized by the onset of puberty, cognitive changes, and increasing independence.