Peter Has a Condition in Which He Seems to Be

question 25

Multiple Choice

Peter has a condition in which he seems to be more interested in his blocks than in playing with his sister, Josie. And although Peter is older than Josie, he has not mastered basic language skills. What condition does Peter have?

• A) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• B) asperger's syndrome
• C) autism
• D) Down syndrome

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Definitions:

LAT

An abbreviation commonly used in medical imaging, especially radiography, referring to a lateral view or projection.

SG

Stands for specific gravity, a term in chemistry and medicine that compares the density of a substance to the density of water.

UV

Ultraviolet, a type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, used for sterilization, detecting substances, and in sun tanning.

Debris Flows

Rapid movements of water-laden masses of loose mud, sand, soil, rock, and debris down slopes.