Benny Has Been Diagnosed with a Gene-Linked Abnormality Characterized by Deceleration

question 95

Multiple Choice

Benny has been diagnosed with a gene-linked abnormality characterized by deceleration of mental and physical development caused by an accumulation of lipids in the nervous system. He has been put on medication and a special diet, but his family has been told that he will probably not live beyond the age of five. Benny is suffering from

• A) spina bifida.
• B) Tay-Sachs disease.
• C) phenylketonuria.
• D) Huntington's disease.

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Definitions:

Emotion-focused Mechanism

Coping strategies that aim to reduce distress by managing the emotional response to a problem, rather than dealing directly with the problem itself.

Primary Control Strategy

A primary control strategy involves actively trying to change the environment or situation to fit one's needs or desires, often through direct action or problem-solving.

Stereotyped Expectations

Preconceived and oversimplified beliefs about certain groups of people or types of behavior.

Gender

Socially constructed roles, behaviors, expressions, and identities associated with being male, female, or non-binary.