The Following Sentences Form an Essay

question 49

Multiple Choice

The following sentences form an essay. Select the correct word or phrase for each blank.
-As they get older, many American develop high blood ___________ Americans have a 90 percent chance of developing hypertension during their lives.

• A) pressure middle-aged
• B) pressure, middle-aged
• C) pressure; middle-aged

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Definitions:

Howard Gardner

An American cognitive psychologist known for his theory of multiple intelligences.

Traditional IQ Tests

Standardized assessments designed to measure human intelligence and cognitive abilities based on a fixed set of criteria.

Intellectual Disability

A condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, appearing before the age of 18.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification of mental disorders by the American Psychiatric Association.