The Mother of Which of the Following Children Most Likely

question 52

Multiple Choice

The mother of which of the following children most likely had syphilis when she was pregnant?

• A) Katarina,who is blind and deaf
• B) Stephie,who has "flipper" arms and legs
• C) Klaus,who has severe motor coordination retardation
• D) Rudiger,who has attention problems and is hyperactive

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Definitions:

Temperament

The innate part of an individual's personality, including aspects such as mood, disposition, and emotional reactivity, which is evident from early childhood.

Self-Regulation

The ability to manage one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in accordance with long-term goals.

Longitudinal Study

A research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables (such as people) over short or long periods of time.

Intellectual Abilities

The capacity for logical, rational thought, as well as problem solving and learning.