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:

Legally Manufactured

Products that are made and distributed in accordance with the law.

Sedatives

Substances that induce sedation by reducing irritability or excitement, often prescribed to promote calmness or to induce sleep.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can perceive 50% of the time, marking the boundary between detectable and undetectable levels of sensory input.

Taste Constancy

The ability to perceive and recognize the taste of substances under varying conditions consistently.