Chapter 7 Flashcards
Cognitive Development
Perception, Attention, Memory and Concept Formation
Intellectual Development
Strength and Weakness in cognitive function, which lead to individual differences
Intellectual Developmental Disorder
Deficit in intellectual functioning and adaptive functioning
Intellectual Functioning
Cognitive ability in everyday ife
Adaptive Behavior
Ability to manage daily living task
Behavioral Phenotypes
Observable behaviors, which is linked to underlying genetic conditions
Down Syndrome
Caused by an extra chromosome, it’s an IDD, heart problems, poor muscle tone
Williams Syndrome
Deficit in general cognitive function and visual-spatial skills
Organic Causes
Severe form of IDD
Nonorganic Causes
Normal form of IDD
Genetic Counseling
Probability of having a child with a disorder
Specific Learning Disorder
Learning difficulties in reading, writing and math
Individualized Education Plan
Used for students with learning disabilities to help them advance