Almost instantly, victims who have a stroke realize that something is wrong
However, some brain injuries are not so obvious, such as the chronic brain injury that has been found in dozens of retired NFL players, hockey players, and boxers. What is the name that boxers have for these less dramatic, but equally disabling, changes to
their personality, thinking, judgment, and emotions due to brain injury?
a. the knockout
b. punch-drunk
c. punch-counterpunch
d. the bum's rush
ANSWER: b
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What is the current status of the use of genetic engineering to help treat illnesses that are caused by defective genes? a. Genetic engineering is still illegal in the United States, though other countries are using it on a routine basis. b. Genetic engineering has been found useful for metabolic disorders, but only when employed prior to the fetal stage of prenatal development. c. Some
successful applications of genetic engineering have been seen with older children. d. Genetic engineering has never been successfully used in animals or human beings, but the theories are sound and research is ongoing.
Any behavior that prevents an individual from functioning well in typical daily activities would be considered:
a. statistically deviant b. dysfunctional c. culturally deviant d. emotionally distressing
Which of the following is NOT a partial schedule of reinforcement?
a. fixed ratio b. fixed interval c. variable ratio d. continuous interval
The brain is part of the
a. nervous system. b. endocrine system. c. thalamic system. d. cranial system.