Toby Is Three Years Old

question 135

Multiple Choice

Toby is three years old.His parents are concerned because he is always running and jumping around.He cannot seem to sit still.Even when watching his favorite movie on TV,he fidgets and wiggles.It is especially frustrating for his parents when Toby does not sit still through dinner.Which of the following should Toby's parents do?

• A)They should have him tested for attention deficit disorder.
• B)They should start him on a behavior modification program.
• C)They should provide structured,cognitively challenging activities for Toby to develop his attention span.
• D)They should treat this behavior as normal and avoid being panicked,as Toby's behavior is normal for kids in his age group.

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Definitions:

Psychomotor Memory

The type of memory involved in the performance of tasks requiring both cognitive and motor skills, such as riding a bicycle.

Episodic Memories

Memories of specific events or experiences, including the time and place they occurred, allowing an individual to mentally re-experience the event.

Procedural Memory

A type of long-term memory involved in the learning of skills and tasks that can be performed without conscious thought.

Echoes

Repetitive sounds that are heard after the original sound has been made, typically as a result of the reflection of sound waves.