EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Fragile X syndrome is associated with which of the following?
A
Language impairment
B
Behavioural problems
C
Moderate levels of intellectual disability
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition that causes a range of developmental problems including learning disabilities and cognitive impairment. Usually, males are more severely affected by this disorder than females. Affected individuals usually have delayed development of speech and language by age 2.

Detailed explanation-2: -Flat feet. Flexible joints and low muscle tone. Large body size. Large forehead or ears with a prominent jaw.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fragile X syndrome arises from a single gene mutation that prevents the synthesis of a protein required for neural development (Fragile X mental retardation protein). The presence of all or a part of a third copy of chromosome 21 in cells causes Down syndrome.

Detailed explanation-4: -Intelligence and learning. Many people with Fragile X have problems with intellectual functioning. Physical. Behavioral, social, and emotional. Speech and language. Sensory. 05-Aug-2021

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