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Agnosia - ANSWER-impaired ability to recognize what is "sensed" in spite of intact sensory function Aphasia - ANSWER-a disruption in using and/or understanding language following neurological injury or disease. Apraxia - ANSWER-the inability to carry out representational motor acts on instruction due to difficulty comprehending the instruction or neuromuscular weakness or discoordination. Apraxia of Speech - ANSWER-Difficulty volitionally planning, programming, and positioning spe...

Which of the following is a key principle that should underpin comprehensive treatment for women? - ANSWER-The treatment must acknowledge that gender makes a difference Which of the following is NOT part of a comprehensive treatment model for women? - ANSWER-A program that is only focused on clinical treatment services Choose the best answer that defines trauma-informed services. - ANSWER-They take trauma into account and they avoid triggering trauma Compared to men, women are more like...

What element of executive function is the most important in following multi-step process? a. filtering distractions b. working memory c. mental flexibility d. inhibitory control - ANSWER-b. working memory executive function skills finish maturing at about what age? a. 5 b. 15 c. 25 d. 50 - ANSWER-c. 25 Between what ages do executive function skills show the most dramatic period of growth? a. 0-2 b. 3-5 c. 7-11 d. 18-25 - ANSWER-b. 3-5 Which set of adult outcomes are assoc...

4 stress processing states - ANSWER-Green, red, blue, combo Green state - ANSWER-Calm, present, centered, can learn with and engage with others Red state - ANSWER-Flooded: nervous system firing quickly, agitated, angry, upset Blue state - ANSWER-Hypo-alert: NS firing slowly, quiet, depressed, dissociated, overlooked Combo state - ANSWER-Hyper-vigilant: watchful and nervous, but quiet, whiny, overly anxious or present in quiet manner 3 types of stress - ANSWER-Positive, tolerable, ...

may be defined as a shared code used for representing concepts through the use of symbols, and the rules that dictate how those symbols are combined to make meaning (Owens, Metz & Farinella, 2011). It can be spoken, written or conveyed via manual gesture. Its symbols include speech sounds, written letters, words, signs, and its grammar sets forth the rules for using and assembling the symbols for meaning. As users, we are called upon to both express language (speak it, write it, sign it) and com...

Which of the following is NOT a parental capacity that is mediated by the executive function system? - ANSWER-none of the above What system is activated when a parent views images of their own baby? - ANSWER-both A & C Imaging studies have shown grey matter increases in mothers brains from 2-4 weeks to 3-4 months postpartum. What best predicts this increase? - ANSWER-the mother's positive perception of her baby What predicts how much oxytocin a mother releases in response to her own ...

Which aspect of development is NOT affected by social interactions? - ANSWER-Emotional development Cognitive development Language development None of the above None of the above Human infants need to be taught how to react to social cues by: - ANSWER-Gazing into their eyes Nothing-infants have innate ability to respond Making facial expressions Smiling and cooing Nothing-infants have an innate ability to respond How do social interactions with attentive adults support learning ...

Why does most evidence-based addiction treatment appear to be ineffective? - SOLVED ANSWER-Because outcomes are only measured after the treatment is stopped Which answer below is critical to improving addiction treatment services? - SOLVED ANSWER-Understand that addiction is a disease to managed and not a condition to be cured While all components of the Physician Health Program (PHP) are important, what is the "really cool" part of the PHP framework, according to Dr. Kaufmann? - SOL...

Which behaviour is not typically shown by behaviourally inhibited children? - ANSWER-Poor impulse control. Children with behavioural inhibition temperament are at greater risk of developing which specific disorder later in life? - ANSWER-Anxiety disorder. What brain region has been shown to be overactive in behaviourally inhibited children? - ANSWER-The amygdala. What behavioural dimension in children best predicts academic failure and substance misuse? - ANSWER-Inattention. What is ...

Which answer best describes resilience? - ANSWER-Resilience is a positive outcome of the interaction between genes and the environment beginning in early childhood Resilience is best built in a child by: - ANSWER-Working to improve the childs whole environment of protective factors, including the capacity of adult caregivers Building adult skills through training and mentoring can lead to better outcomes for children because: - ANSWER-all of the above All of the elements below character...