Learning Disabilities

question 23

Multiple Choice

Learning disabilities

• A) are easy to diagnose.
• B) have virtually the same cause.
• C) do not occur together (i.e., the same child will not have both math and reading disabilities).
• D) should be treated by specifically tailoring instruction to the individual child's needs.

Describe the concept of successful aging and the factors that contribute to it, including lifestyle choices and psychological resilience.

Understand the role and impact of spirituality and religiosity in the lives of older adults.

Analyze the impact of social theories on aging, including socioemotional selectivity theory and continuity theory.

Recognize the benefits and challenges of different living arrangements for older adults and how they affect their quality of life.

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Definitions:

Neuroscience Perspective

takes into account the brain's structure, function, development, genetics, and biochemistry to understand behavior and cognitive functions.

Behavior

Refers to observable actions or responses of an organism, often in response to external stimuli.

Blood Chemistry

An analysis of blood samples to measure the levels of certain substances in the blood, used to evaluate general health or diagnose a variety of conditions.

Cognitive Perspective

An approach in psychology that emphasizes internal mental processes, including how people perceive, think, and solve problems.