Individuals with Down Syndrome

question 78

Multiple Choice

Individuals with Down syndrome:

• A) have a different range of personality characteristics just as do those in the general population without Down syndrome.
• B) have a similar range of personality characteristics as do those in the general population without Down syndrome.
• C) have the same range of personality characteristics as do those in the general population without Down syndrome.
• D) have a range of personality characteristics similar to those of people with fetal alcohol syndrome.

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Definitions:

Emotion Regulation

The ability to adjust and control one’s emotional state to influence how and when emotions are expressed.

Middle Adulthood

A stage in human development typically considered to range from approximately 40 to 65 years of age, marked by physical, cognitive, and social changes.

Stagnation

The state of not developing, growing, or advancing, often used in psychological contexts to describe periods of inactivity or lack of progress in personal development.

Mindfulness Meditation

A practice of focusing one's mind on the present moment, often as a method for reducing stress and developing concentration.