After a serious blow to the head, Hector underwent a dramatic personality change. A well-organized, extroverted person before the accident, he no longer could plan, or adjust to new social situations. Hector would also laugh uncontrollably at inappropriate times. What part of Hector's brain appears to have been damaged?
a. thalamus c. frontal lobe
b. temporal lobe d. hippocampus
C
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b. Unless the events were from early childhood, people remembered them consciously. c. Nearly all repress the memories, but therapy can help them recall the events accurately. d. People grossly distort the memories to make them seem harmless.
Reliability refers to the degree to which the same diagnoses would be made consistently over time and by different clinicians
a) True b) False
Temporarily stressful episodes such as a fall, argument, or frightening experience have
a. been shown to stunt prenatal growth. b. few if any harmful consequences for the mother or her fetus. c. resulted in birth complications. d. been linked to changes in fetal sensory reactivity.
When a younger sibling is born, what happens to the attachment between the toddler and his or her mother?
a. It remains the same. b. It generally improves slightly. c. It typically improves considerably. d. It often changes from secure to insecure.