After a head injury, a person reports that she is unable to see, although her eyes are uninjured. A doctor would suspect an injury in the _____ lobe
A) occipital
Correct. The occipital lobe contains the brain's visual cortex.
B) parietal
Incorrect. The parietal lobes contain the primary sensory cortex, not the visual centers.
C) temporal
D) frontal
Answer: A
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For Watson, thinking is:
a. internal speech b. imageless c. implicit, unlearned behavior d. explicit, learned behavior
Regarding behavioral assessments, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. In behavioral assessments, observers record actions, not what traits they think a person has. b. In behavioral assessments, observers count the frequency of specific behaviors. c. Behavioral assessments can be used to probe thought processes. d. In behavioral assessments, real-life conditions are simulated so that a person's spontaneous reactions can be observed.
Which of the following is considered the LEAST preferred place to find a psychotherapist?
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