Prolonged deficiency of vitamin B1 (usually caused by severe alcoholism) leads to an impairment of memory and attention known as __________ syndrome
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Korsakoff's
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Regarding the research on prejudice and ways to reduce it, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Jane Elliot's demonstration on prejudice demonstrated that in less than one day it was possible to get children to hate each other because of eye color and status inequalities. b. According to Seyle and Newman, the "red states and blue states" have become a national shorthand for dividing Americans into two oversimplified stereotypes, leading to an increase in between-group prejudice. c. The "blues" are supposed to be Republican, conservative, middle-class, rural, and religious, while the "reds" are supposed to be Democrat, liberal, upper class, urban, and nonreligious. d. Racism is a major source of stress in the lives of many people of color, and, over time, it can have a negative impact on a person's physical and emotional health.
Imagine that an earthquake occurs in Missouri soon after a hurricane strikes Florida and a flood strikes South Dakota. Jorge, a psychiatrist with a specialty in dealing with suicidal individuals, is ready to be dispatched to one of these locations to offer assistance. Based on the suicide rates that follow major disasters, Jorge will be
a. equally needed in all locations. b. most needed in Missouri and Florida. c. most needed in Florida and South Dakota. d. most needed in Missouri and South Dakota.
People experiencing chronic stress tend to be more susceptible to infections due to a(n):
A) increase in glucocorticoids in the brain. B) increase in serotonin production in the brain. C) reduction in catecholamines in the bloodstream. D) reduction in adrenocorticotropic hormone production.
According to Kierkegaard, in the ________ stage, people are open to experiences and seek out many forms of pleasure, but they do not recognize their ability to choose.
a. aesthetic b. ethical c. religious d. secular