The Therapist Is Asked to Evaluate a Young Child with a Diagnosis

question 7

Multiple Choice

The therapist is asked to evaluate a young child with a diagnosis of Chiari malformation. Which of the following signs and symptoms should the therapist expect to see?
I. Irregular breathing
II. Difficulty swallowing
III. Vomiting
IV. Choking

• A) II and IV only
• B) III and IV only
• C) I, II, and III only
• D) I, II, and IV only

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Definitions:

Reproductive Success

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Biological Determinism

The belief that human behaviors, preferences, and societies are determined by genetic or hereditary factors rather than cultural or environmental influences.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as thinking, perceiving, producing, and understanding language.

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach in psychology that explains human behavior and mental processes as adaptations shaped by natural selection throughout human history.