Since the Welfare Reforms of 1996, the Primary Reason for Receiving

question 62

Multiple Choice

Since the welfare reforms of 1996, the primary reason for receiving federal cash assistance if one is nonworking and able-bodied is that the recipient

• A)is caring for children.
• B)has been means tested.
• C)has been considered deserving.
• D)is actively looking for a job.

Identify the final stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Describe the characteristics of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development.

Understand the pathological and diagnostic differences between major types of psychological disorders.

Describe the role of both genetic and environmental factors in the development of psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

Motor Behavior

Concerns the study of how motor skills are learned, controlled, and developed to facilitate physical movement and coordination.

PKU

Phenylketonuria, a rare inherited disorder that increases the levels of a substance called phenylalanine in the blood, requiring a strict diet to prevent intellectual disability and other health problems.

Intellectual Disability

A condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which includes many everyday social and practical skills.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around the nerves to improve the speed and efficiency of electrical signals transmission in the nervous system.