CBMT Exam Questions and
Answers (Grade+)
catharsis—ANSWER--release of strong emotions
autonomy—ANSWER--acting in accordance with objective morality rather than under the
influence of desires
ableism—ANSWER--prejudice and negativity that result in undervaluing the abilities and
humanity of those whose bodies or minds function differently from the majority of the
population
autonomic nervous system (ANS)—ANSWER--web of nerves and ganglia, divided into
parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems, that control and regulate involuntary
behavior (i.e. breathing, functioning of internal organs, blood pressure, heart rate, etc.)
equanimity—ANSWER--emotional or mental calm or composure; a balanced or "big picture"
view amidst disarray or difficulty
cerebral cortex—ANSWER--surface layer of the brain (and cerebrum), consisting of grey
matter that is involved in cognition, consciousness, awareness, language, and higher order
functioning and voluntary behavior
, limbic system—ANSWER--set of subcortical (beneath the cortex) brain structures that
include the thalamus, hypothalamus, hippocampus, and amygdala, and manage memories,
instincts, and emotions
Rett syndrome—ANSWER--disorder where children lose manual dexterity, social interactive
ability, coordinated movement, and language ability and is associated with deceleration of
head growth and severe psychomotor cognitive impairment.
Williams syndrome—ANSWER--a congenital, neurobehavioral disorder characterized by
delayed motor development, mild to moderate cognitive impairment, and notable
impairment in visual and spatial functioning. Children tend to display responsiveness to
music and a social and verbal fluency.
Fibromyalgia—ANSWER--nonarticular rheumatic disorder, also known as myofascial pain
syndrome; characterized by pain, stiffness, and extreme tenderness in the muscles
dyspnea—ANSWER--shortness of breath that occurs in patients with variety of life-limiting
conditions, but commonly occurs in chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and
some cancers
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—ANSWER--disease in which air sacs of the
lungs lose elasticity and become overly porous, which can result in dyspnea, fatigue, and
eventually death
neuromuscular disease—ANSWER--broad term for diseases that affect muscular movement
due to damage to the central of peripheral nervous system
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—ANSWER--terminal, progressive disease of the motor
neurons in the brain stem and spinal chord that eventually leads to muscular paralysis
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Answers (Grade+)
catharsis—ANSWER--release of strong emotions
autonomy—ANSWER--acting in accordance with objective morality rather than under the
influence of desires
ableism—ANSWER--prejudice and negativity that result in undervaluing the abilities and
humanity of those whose bodies or minds function differently from the majority of the
population
autonomic nervous system (ANS)—ANSWER--web of nerves and ganglia, divided into
parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems, that control and regulate involuntary
behavior (i.e. breathing, functioning of internal organs, blood pressure, heart rate, etc.)
equanimity—ANSWER--emotional or mental calm or composure; a balanced or "big picture"
view amidst disarray or difficulty
cerebral cortex—ANSWER--surface layer of the brain (and cerebrum), consisting of grey
matter that is involved in cognition, consciousness, awareness, language, and higher order
functioning and voluntary behavior
, limbic system—ANSWER--set of subcortical (beneath the cortex) brain structures that
include the thalamus, hypothalamus, hippocampus, and amygdala, and manage memories,
instincts, and emotions
Rett syndrome—ANSWER--disorder where children lose manual dexterity, social interactive
ability, coordinated movement, and language ability and is associated with deceleration of
head growth and severe psychomotor cognitive impairment.
Williams syndrome—ANSWER--a congenital, neurobehavioral disorder characterized by
delayed motor development, mild to moderate cognitive impairment, and notable
impairment in visual and spatial functioning. Children tend to display responsiveness to
music and a social and verbal fluency.
Fibromyalgia—ANSWER--nonarticular rheumatic disorder, also known as myofascial pain
syndrome; characterized by pain, stiffness, and extreme tenderness in the muscles
dyspnea—ANSWER--shortness of breath that occurs in patients with variety of life-limiting
conditions, but commonly occurs in chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and
some cancers
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—ANSWER--disease in which air sacs of the
lungs lose elasticity and become overly porous, which can result in dyspnea, fatigue, and
eventually death
neuromuscular disease—ANSWER--broad term for diseases that affect muscular movement
due to damage to the central of peripheral nervous system
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—ANSWER--terminal, progressive disease of the motor
neurons in the brain stem and spinal chord that eventually leads to muscular paralysis
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
