The Purpose of Early Intervention Programs for Children at Risk

question 12

Multiple Choice

The purpose of early intervention programs for children at risk for mild intellectual disabilities is

• A)improving parents' teaching skills.
• B)preventing intellectual disabilities or furthering development of children who have intellectual disabilities.
• C)improving family financial status through job training for parents.
• D)improving the quality of the children's medical care.

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Definitions:

Cleaning Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, often related to an excessive need for cleanliness and order.

Checking Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, typically aimed at preventing some dreaded event or situation.

Mania

A mental state characterized by extremely elevated mood, energy, and activity levels, often associated with bipolar disorder.

Dissociative Fugue

A dissociative disorder in which one has a complete loss of memory of one’s entire identity, travels away from home, and may assume a new identity.