An elderly woman suffered a stroke, and there was injury to Broca's area of her brain. Her resulting speech impairment is called
a. aphasia.
b. agnosia.
c. mind blindness.
d. neglect.
Ans: a. aphasia.
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A panel of child development experts recently made recommendations about promoting healthy development from birth to age three. All of the following were included in those recommendations except the recommendation to
a. foster socioemotional school readiness instead of focusing on literacy and numerical skills b. establish policies to provide more choices to more parents for early child care c. review current public investments in child care and early education d. coordinate state and local early childhood policies and agencies
Which statement most accurately describes the relationships of older adults and their children?
A) Very few adults over age 65 have regular contact or spend time with their children. B) Older adults who need aid or assistance that cannot be provided by a spouse typically rely on friends, neighbors, and community agencies for the services they need. C) Most contacts between older adults and their children occur in order to fulfill obligations and a sense of duty. D) Good relationships and regular contact between older adults and their children are not essential for happiness or life satisfaction in old age.