Siblings of a Child with an Exceptionality Are Likely to

question 29

Multiple Choice

Siblings of a child with an exceptionality are likely to

• A)have the opposite reaction as their parents.
• B)deny that their sibling with an exceptionality is different.
• C)seek out information from others about the exceptionality.
• D)have a more difficult time coping with their feelings than their parents.

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Definitions:

Detrimental Effect

Adverse consequences or negative outcomes resulting from a specific action, condition, or behavior.

Frontal Regions

Areas located at the front part of the brain, responsible for functions such as decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior and emotions.

Executive Center

A part of the brain, often associated with the prefrontal cortex, responsible for decision-making, planning, and impulse control.

Life Span

The maximum duration of life of a species; in humans, the longest period that individuals of the species can live under optimal conditions.