Intellectual Disability in Which No Apparent Biological Defect Exists but There

question 112

Multiple Choice

Intellectual disability in which no apparent biological defect exists but there is a history of it in the family is known as _____ retardation.

• A)syndromic
• B)cultural
• C)familial
• D)non-syndromic

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Definitions:

Selective Optimization

A strategy of focusing on and optimizing key life domains for better overall functioning, often used in the context of aging.

Compensation Viewpoint

A perspective that suggests individuals may develop certain traits or behaviors as a way to compensate for or overcome disabilities or deficiencies.

Cohort Effect

A cohort refers to people born at roughly the same time, and a cohort effect refers to differences in age cohorts (e.g., people born in 1930 versus those born in 1980) as a result of unique social and historical events they have experienced.

Cross-Sectional Surveys

Research tools used to gather information from a sample population at one specific point in time to analyze trends or patterns.