People with Down Syndrome

question 20

Multiple Choice

People with Down syndrome

• A) have brains that are approximately 10 percent lighter than those of normal people.
• B) suffer from augmented activity of the frontal lobe.
• C) often fail to learn to talk.
• D) have no distinguishing physical characteristics.
• E) hace an extra Y chromosome

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Definitions:

Milieu Therapy

A form of therapy that uses the social environment, or milieu, of a psychiatric hospital or therapy group to promote healing and change.

Treating Schizophrenia

Approaches and methods used to manage and alleviate the symptoms of schizophrenia, typically involving antipsychotic medication, psychotherapy, and support services.

Humanistic

An approach in psychology that emphasizes empathy and stresses the good in human behavior.

Community Programs

Initiatives or services provided at the local level aimed at improving the well-being of community members.