____________ is a metabolic disorder characterized by moderate mental retardation,
digestive problems, self-harming behaviors and cerebral palsy.
a. Klinefelter's syndrome
b. Rett syndrome
c. Spina bifida
d. Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
e. Turner's syndrome
Question 2Epidemiological information indicates that the prevalence rates of all except which of
the following anxiety disorder increases around the onset of puberty?
a. Separation anxiety disorder
b. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
c. Panic disorder
d. Social phobia
e. Generalized anxiety disorder
Question 3Which of the following is a solely prenatal cause of mental retardation?
a. Encephalitis
b. Meningitis
c. Toxoplasmosis
d. Child abuse
e. Malnutrition
Question 4Among the personality variables considered most important for applicants to clinical psychology programs are
a. integrity, emotional stability, interest in people, and intellectual curiosity.
b. an ability to contain all emotional reactions.
c. very high intelligence as evidenced by high scores on standardized tests.
d. good social skills and an ability to sell particular services.
Question 5The parrot-like repetition of speech seen in some children with autism is also called __________ .
Fill in the blanks with correct word
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