Sleep Apnea

question 18

Multiple Choice

Sleep apnea

• A) is an air pipe blockage that disrupts sleep and can compromise health.
• B) causes some people to sleep very soundly.
• C) is easy to diagnose.
• D) has no effective treatment.

Grasp the significance of the Flynn effect and factors contributing to changes in intelligence scores over time.

Comprehend the impact of enriched environments on intellectual development.

Distinguish between different types of validity and reliability in the context of intelligence tests.

Identify the factors influencing prenatal and infant intelligence.

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Definitions:

Psychological Development

The process of emotional, cognitive, social, and personality growth that occurs throughout a human life span.

James Marcia

A psychologist known for his work on adolescent identity development, specifically for elaborating on Erikson's stages of psychosocial development with his theory of identity statuses.

Identity Diffusion

A state in Erikson's theory of identity development where an individual has not yet formed a stable sense of self or identity, often leading to confusion and uncertainty.

Foreclosure

In developmental psychology, a state where an individual prematurely commits to values or goals without self-exploration.