Both the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and DSM-IV-TR

question 30

Multiple Choice

Both the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and DSM-IV-TR define subaverage intellectual functioning in terms of

• A) academic performance.
• B) a score on an individualized intelligence test.
• C) observations and assessments by teachers.
• D) observations and assessments by pediatricians.

Understand the management of abnormal heart rhythms.

Grasp the basics of diabetes and its types.

Recognize the relationship between certain cancers and their prevalence or impact.

Understand the evolutionary significance of emotions like disgust.

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Definitions:

Impulse Control

The ability to resist urges or impulses that may harm oneself or others, often discussed in the context of psychological disorders.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness, and is involved in the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep.

Aggression

Behaviors or actions taken with the intention of causing harm or exerting dominance over another, which can be physical, verbal, or non-verbal.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers in the nervous system that transmit signals between neurons, or from neurons to muscles.