Aidan Is a Twenty-Year-Old Man with Autism Who Does NOT

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Multiple Choice

Aidan is a twenty-year-old man with autism who does NOT speak.Although he tends to score quite low on intelligence tests,he can play very complex symphonies on the piano after hearing them just once.The case of Aidan demonstrates ___.

• A) the existence of a g factor and s factor of intelligence
• B) Thurstone's creative factor of intelligence
• C) savant syndrome
• D) the lack of reliability of intelligence tests

Explain the concept of eutrophication, its causes, and its ecological consequences.

Understand the concept of biomass in ecosystems and the factors that contribute to its distribution across different trophic levels.

Grasp the differences in trophic efficiency and primary consumption between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

Learn the impact of physical and chemical environmental factors on ecosystem structure and function, including differences between desert and rainforest ecosystems.

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Definitions:

Dominance Hierarchy

A social organizing principle where individuals within a group are ranked relative to each other in terms of authority, status, and access to resources.

Socio-Economic Status

An individual or group's position within a hierarchical social structure, which is determined by their income, education, occupation, and social network.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate and blood pressure, and expanding air passages of the lungs.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, playing a key role in attention and reactions to stress.