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In recent years, Mr. Thompson has experienced several minor strokes. This has caused a gradual decline in his cognitive abilities as brain damage accumulates. The small strokes are expected to continue and unfortunately his cognitive abilities will deteriorate further. What type of dementia does Mr. Thompson have?

Familial Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a form of AD that has an early onset and is inherited through the dominant allele. Therefore, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Dr. Torres believes that development is different for everyone. People have individual experiences that sets them on a unique developmental path. According to Dr. Torres, development is:

This semester, we learned about different types of events that affect development. Most of events we covered during the infancy and toddlerhood unit were ___________, whereas the events we covered in the early adulthood unit were ___________.

Sarah didn’t know she was pregnant until several weeks into her pregnancy. Her baby was born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Therefore, which of the following was Sarah’s baby exposed to in utero?

Dr. Torres believes that people are constantly developing. He thinks that people experience growth and decline in a gradual fashion and that change unfolds smoothly without abrupt transitions. According to Dr. Torres, development is:

Whose experience aligns with Dr. Jeffrey Arnett’s concept of emerging adulthood?

Heidi believes that water can experience emotions: it is angry when it is hot and sad when it is cold. Heidi also believes it is fair when her sister gives her half an Oreo, but takes a whole Oreo for herself. Heidi reasons that they both got one piece of the cookie. According to Piaget, Heidi is in what stage of cognitive development?

Failure to take medication as the physician instructs. [BLANK-1]

Which of the following assesses egocentrism?