Baby Sylvia Is Born with a Thyroid Deficiency

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Multiple Choice

Baby Sylvia is born with a thyroid deficiency.Which of the following can we expect for Sylvia if it goes untreated?

• A)Gigantism
• B)Acromegaly
• C)Growth rate will be faster than normal.
• D)Growth rate will be slower than normal.
• E)Body temperature will be above normal.

Understand the elements of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its application in health counseling.

Recognize the role of self-talk in cognitive therapy and its impact on behavior change.

Identify counseling approaches that complement the Transtheoretical Model.

Understand the application of nutrition intervention models to modify dietary behaviors.

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Definitions:

Genetic Differences

Variations in the DNA sequences among individuals or populations, which contribute to the biological diversity and hereditary traits.

Environmental Differences

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Social Construction

A theory that proposes knowledge, identities, and realities are constructed through social interactions and cultural norms rather than inherently existing.