Based on the generalities discussed in lecture, choose the w…
Based on the generalities discussed in lecture, choose the word that best fits from each box below. While are generally better at visuospatial skills, often outperform them in reading and verbal skills. Prenatal hormones are also thought to affect behavior as little girls with had their toy-preferences shifted in the direction.
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A physical therapist assistant is working with a patient who is able to maintain standing balance when standing still but demonstrates difficulty reaching for objects, turning, and walking in crowded environments. Which principle best explains the patient’s difficulty performing these functional tasks?
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A physical therapist assistant administers the Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration and Balance (mCTSIB) to a patient with suspected balance deficits. The patient demonstrates the greatest instability when standing on a foam surface with eyes closed. Which central nervous system structure is primarily responsible for integrating the somatosensory information needed to maintain balance under this condition?
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A patient reports episodes of spinning dizziness that worsen with head movements. During the examination, the physical therapist observes involuntary, rhythmic eye movements. Which clinical sign is being observed, and what condition is it most closely associated with?
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