Author Question: Identify two issues related to the conceptualization of intelligence that impact the understanding ... (Read 22 times)

karen · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Identify two issues related to the conceptualization of intelligence that impact the understanding of intellectual developmental disorders.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Collette is in a crowded room and starts to feel as if she cannot breathe. Her heart rate is increasing, and she thinks she is going to have a heart attack. This has happened before when she is in similar situations. Collette is experiencing ____.

a. a psychotic break
b. depression
c. a panic attack
d. arachnophobia

lkanara2 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

First issue underlying components and mechanisms of intelligence (sensory, perceptual, associative, and relational knowledge); hypotheses vary from single competence to unique skills and talents; basic mental tasks, language, and higher-level skills; related to academic and occupational outcomes; also includes motivation
Second issue development of cognitive and intellectual functioning (interaction of tasks, contexts, and emotional states); follows a linear path (age-related trends related to cognitive development) and individual differences (intellectual development)
Third issue role of genes (50 of variation in intelligence is related to genetic make-up); brain structure and function is related to intelligence; environmental influences such as poverty and parental factors (stimulation, drug use, beliefs about education); sociocultural influences

Answer to Question 2

C