Alonso Is a Student in Ms

question 5

Multiple Choice

Alonso is a student in Ms.Carmike's kindergarten class.She has noticed that Alonso avoids eye contact,and she tells him to look at her when she talks to him.She also notices that he seems uninterested in the other children,always closes the classroom door when it is left open,and uses unusual speech patterns.She suspects that Alonso has:

• A)epilepsy.
• B)an emotional disorder.
• C)an autism spectrum disorder.
• D)hearing impairment.

Comprehend the basics of statistical representation in psychological research, including correlation coefficients and statistical significance.

Grasp the significance of using animals and analog studies in psychological research and the ethical considerations involved.

Appreciate the importance of case studies in understanding unique or rare psychological phenomena.

Recognize the use and limitations of symptom exacerbation and medication withdrawal studies in clinical research.

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Definitions:

Allostasis

The process by which the body achieves stability through physiological or behavioral change in response to external or internal changes.

Drug Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.

Drug Addiction

A chronic disorder characterized by the compulsive use of drugs or substances, leading to severe psychological and physical dependence.

Cognitive Flexibility

The cognitive skill of alternating attention between two distinct ideas, and the capacity to contemplate several ideas at the same time.