You notice that krista, one of your students, rarely finishes her homework. in class, you notice that she is often squirming in her seat and looking around the room while you're talking, and she sometimes "drifts off" even when you're speaking directly to her. concerned, you check her records and talk to her previous teachers. you see that she was given the wisc-iii (an individualized intelligence test), and her score was slightly above average. her other teachers comment that the patterns you've observed existed in their classes as well. based on this information, which of the following most accurately describes the patterns you've observed in krista's behavior?
a. she is mildly intellectually handicapped.
b. she is behaviorally disordered.
c. she has a communication disorder.
d. she has an attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

d. She has an attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Explanation:Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder in which a person can't pay attention or focus and this occurs constantly and that affect their daily functioning and development.

- Inattention refers to the fact that the person can't focus on a task , they lack persistence. It is extremely difficult for them to pay attention and focus on what they need to be doing.

- Hyperactivity refers to the fact that the person moves constantly in a way that is usually inappropriate such as tapping, or fidgeting.

- Impulsivity this means the person act hastily without giving a thought about their action.

D

Explanation:

ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is a disorderthat a person with ADHD has differences in brain development and brain activity that affect attention. They virtually have littlie or no ability to sit still, and have self-control. ADHD can affect a child at school, at home, and in friendships.

Signs of ADHD?

Kids in general struggle at times to pay attention, listen and follow any kind of direction, sitting still, or waiting their turn. Kids with ADHD struggle even harder and happen more often. 

Kids with ADHD fall under one, two, or all three of these categories:

Inattentive. 

Kids may have trouble focusing their attention, concentrating, and staying on task. They have a tendency to not listen well to directions, may miss important details and maynot be good finishers They may daydream too much. They may seem absent-minded or forgetful, and lose track of their things.

Hyperactive. 

Kids who are hyperactive are fidgety, restless, and easily bored. They may have trouble sitting still, or staying quiet when needed. They may rush through things and make careless mistakes. They may climb, jump, or roughhouse when they shouldn't. Without meaning to, they may act in ways that disrupt others.

Impulsive. 

They act before they think. They often interrupt, might push or grab, and find it hard to wait. They may do things without asking for permission, , or act in ways that are too risky for themselves and others. They may have emotional reactions that seem to be boderline an over reaction for the situation at hand.

Kista seems to fall under the category of being inattentive and hyperactive.

answer: musical connotation

leonard b. meyer (1918-2007) was an american composer, author and philosopher. his work emotion and meaning in music is perhaps the first major treatise on music. it is a philosophical and psychological work, greatly influenced by koffka (one of the major proponents of gestalt psychology). his work deals with the problem of musical meaning and musical communication.