PSYCH 2030 WEEK 11 Flashcards
Amnioocentesis
A medical procedure where a doctor uses a needle to take a small amount of amniotic fluid from the womb to check the health of a developing baby during pregnancy.
childhood disintegrative disorder
A rare developmental disorder where children lose previously acquired skills in multiple areas, such as language, social interaction, and motor skills, typically between the ages of 2 and 10 years old.
chronic villus sampling
A prenatal test where a small sample of tissue is taken from the placenta to check for genetic abnormalities in a developing fetus.
copy number variants
Differences in the number of copies of a particular section of DNA among individuals, which can influence traits and predisposition to certain conditions.
cultural familial intellectual development disorder
A condition where a person experiences mild to moderate intellectual disabilities influenced by both genetic factors and the environment they grow up in.
fragile x syndrome
pattern of abnormalities caused by a deficit in the X chromosone, results in intellectual development disorder, and unusual physical characteritics
joint attention
When two or more people share focus on the same object or event, often to communicate or share experiences.
language disorder
A condition where a person has difficulty understanding, speaking, reading, or writing language, which can affect communication and academic performance.
naturalistic teaching strategies
Approaches used to teach skills in a way that mimics real-life situations and encourages spontaneous learning. These strategies often involve incorporating the learner’s interests and environment into the teaching process.
prosody
The rhythm, intonation, and emphasis in speech that convey emotions, attitudes, and meaning beyond the literal words spoken.
