Which Pervasive Developmental Disorder That Occurs Mostly in Females Involves

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which pervasive developmental disorder that occurs mostly in females involves language and social impairment, deceleration of head growth, and poor coordination after a period of normal development?

• A) Rett's disorder
• B) Asperger's disorder
• C) childhood schizophrenia
• D) childhood disintegrative disorder

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Definitions:

Ardipithecus

One of the earliest genera of bipeds that lived in eastern Africa. Ardipithecus is actually divided into two species, the older of which dates to between 5.2 and 5.8 million years ago, and the younger, A. ramidus, dated to around 4.4 million years ago.

Spinal Column

The flexible longitudinal column made of a series of bones called vertebrae, which houses the spinal cord and provides structural support to the body.

Adult Human

An individual who has reached a mature stage of growth and development, typically considered to begin after adolescence.

Chimpanzee

A species of great ape native to the forests and savannahs of tropical Africa, known for their complex social structures and behaviors.