Genetic Factors

question 61

Multiple Choice

Genetic factors

• A) are very common in most levels of retardation.
• B) are clearly involved in the more severe forms of retardation.
• C) are involved only in cases of profound retardation.
• D) are involved only in Down syndrome.

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Definitions:

Candle Flame

The visible, luminous part of a candle that produces light and heat from the combustion of the candle’s fuel.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can detect 50% of the time.

Psychophysical Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity needed for detection by sensory systems.

Subliminal Stimuli

Stimuli that are below the threshold of conscious perception, often used in reference to messages that are not consciously detected but can impact behavior.