Four-Year-Old Nathan Is Good at Stacking His Playing Blocks to Make

question 154

Multiple Choice

Four-year-old Nathan is good at stacking his playing blocks to make tall structures.However,he still knocks them over occasionally.Which of the following is the most likely reason for this?

• A)His gross motor skills are underdeveloped.
• B)He tries to place each block perfectly on top of the other,upsetting those already stacked.
• C)His coordination skills are not developing normally for his age.
• D)He is showing signs of dyslexia.

Identify the brain structures involved in visual processing and their specific functions.

Comprehend the significance of the prefrontal cortex in planning, organizing, and social behavior.

Describe the neural basis of motor control and movement.

Grasp the role of syntax in enabling complex human thought and communication.

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Definitions:

Dyslexia

A type of specific learning disorder in which people show a marked impairment in the ability to recognize words and to comprehend what they read.

Enuresis

A condition characterized by involuntary urination, especially by children at night.

Methylphenidate

A stimulant medication commonly used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, known commercially as Ritalin among others.

Stimulant

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body, often used to increase alertness, attention, and energy.