Which of These Statements Best Describes Prevalence

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements best describes prevalence?

• A) the proportion of people in a population affected with a particular disease at a specified time
• B) the number of new cases of a disease occurring at a specified period of time
• C) the likelihood of a condition being present or that it will occur
• D) a situation that has gotten out of control

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Definitions:

Neuron Fires

The process by which a neuron transmits an electrical and chemical signal to another neuron.

Reaching

Reaching refers to the motor action of extending an arm or hand toward an object, usually to bring it closer; in development, it is a key milestone in fine motor skills.

Monkey

A primate generally characterized by a tail, manual dexterity, and a level of intelligence that allows for social behaviors and problem-solving.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another, thought to be involved in learning through imitation.