Luke's Parents Are Concerned About Him Because, Beginning at About

question 153

Multiple Choice

Luke's parents are concerned about him because, beginning at about age 2, he began to show little affection toward other people, his speech became very limited to the point where he seldom talked, and he began to engage in repetitive behavior, such as spinning his crayons and rocking back and forth. If you were to guess what Luke's diagnosis might be, the best choice would be:

• A) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• B) childhood depression
• C) autism
• D) child-onset schizophrenia

Understand the role of the brain in sensory and motor functions.

Describe how the brain's structure can change in response to experience or damage.

Explain the role of the limbic system in emotions, motivation, and memory formation.

Understand the roles and functions of different parts of the brain.

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Definitions:

Diversity

Refers to the presence of variations of different characteristics in a group of people, which can include differences in race, ethnicity, gender, age, cultural background, etc.

Teacher Attitudes

The beliefs and feelings educators hold towards their students, teaching practices, and educational policies that can significantly influence their teaching methods and student outcomes.

Rosenthal

Often associated with the Rosenthal or Pygmalion Effect, where higher expectations lead to an increase in performance.

Pygmalion In The Classroom

Pygmalion in the Classroom is a theory suggesting that teachers' expectations of a student can significantly influence the student's performance, often resulting in a self-fulfilling prophecy.