Most Authorities Agree That the Biggest Obstacle Faced by Persons

question 31

Multiple Choice

Most authorities agree that the biggest obstacle faced by persons with deaf-blindness is

• A)self-help skills.
• B)accessing information.
• C)navigating the environment.
• D)communication.

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Definitions:

Paradoxical Sleep

Another term for REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, a sleep stage characterized by vivid dreaming, increased brain activity, and temporary muscle paralysis.

Voluntary Muscles

Muscles that are under conscious control, used in actions such as speaking, walking, and grabbing objects.

SCN

Stands for the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus, a small region in the brain that regulates the circadian rhythms, including sleep-wake cycles.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain that produces the hormone melatonin, involved in regulating sleep patterns.