A procedure in which a pointed instrument was inserted into the frontal lobe of the brain to destroy brain tissue was known as:
A)a lobotomy.
B)trephining.
C)tarantism.
D)lycanthropy.
A)a lobotomy.
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a. Sleep strengthens recent memories but does not improve new learning. b. Sleep improves new learning but does not affect recent memories. c. Sleep strengthens recent memories and improves the next day's learning. d. Sleep has no effect on either learning or memory.
According to Hans Selye, what causes stress?
a. A fear of interpersonal rejection b. Any experience that seems unpleasant c. Any event that causes a major change in a person's life d. Lifelong difficulties, such as poverty or prejudice
In addition to being lethargic during the birthing experience, babies of heavily medicated mothers
a. exhibit unmistakable signs of mental retardation. b. forget learned responses acquired in the womb. c. emit behaviors that inhibit the mother's bonding. d. show long-delayed jealousy reactions to later siblings.
One of the ways of improving patient compliance with regard to taking antipsychotic medication involves the use of
A. injections. B. skin patches. C. pills. D. liquids.