The Right Brain Processes Information Intuitively - All at Once

question 31

True/False

The right brain processes information intuitively - all at once, relying heavily on images.

Comprehend the epidemiology and decline in prevalence of mental disorders in older adults.

Gain knowledge about various neurocognitive disorders (NCD) and their specific characteristics.

Recognize the symptoms and progression of Alzheimer's disease.

Identify common myths and misconceptions related to mental health in older adults.

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Definitions:

Learning Disabilities

Neurologically based processing problems that can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing, or math, and can also affect higher-level skills such as organization, time planning, and abstract reasoning.

Antecedents

The circumstances that exist in the environment before a behavior is exhibited. Antecedents may or may not serve as cues to elicit behavior.

Biological Predisposition

An inherent inclination or tendency due to genetic or hereditary factors.

Behavior

A term that simply refers to what individuals do—their observable actions. Behavior can be verbal or nonverbal. Behavior is also one of the four components of objectives, representing the actions students undertake to indicate that they have knowledge of the content.