Researchers Studying Children with Down Syndrome

question 9

Multiple Choice

Researchers studying children with Down syndrome:

• A) agree that the course of grammatical development after adolescence is similar across the population.
• B) found that some individuals plateau at learning vocabulary because the focus of their schooling transitions from education to vocational development.
• C) have differing views on their language development at adolescence.
• D) report that expressive language generally plateaus at age 12.

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Definitions:

Ideal Self

A person's conception of how they would like to be, often serving as a motivation for change in pursuit of self-improvement.

Ego

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Carl Rogers

An influential psychologist known for his humanistic approach to psychology, emphasizing the importance of self-actualization, empathy, and unconditional positive regard in therapy.

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A psychological condition where a person feels a deep-seated sense of inadequacy or insufficiency, often leading to overcompensating behaviors.