A soldier was injured when a mortar exploded next to him. Although he recovered from his wounds, he is not able to recall information from years ago. What term is used to describe this soldier's condition?
a) proactive amnesia
b) retroactive amnesia
c) anterograde amnesia
d) retrograde amnesia
ANS: d
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a. Bring all your repressed thoughts and motives into consciousness b. Meditate quietly to achieve inner peace c. Seek success for something greater than yourself d. Learn new habits to replace self-defeating habits
Research on the genetic and neural foundations of empathy has indicated that empathy has ______.
A. virtually no degree of heritability B. a small degree of heritability C. a moderate degree of heritability D. a substantial degree of heritability
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Contingency management programs have been used to ______.
A. increase the use of medications B. reduce smoking C. reduce weight D. all of these are correct