Patient S.M.'s amygdalae were damaged because of a rare genetic disorder. While walking home one day, someone attempts to threaten her and steal her purse. Given the loss of her amygdalae, how is she likely to respond?

A. She will be afraid but unable to run away.
B. She will throw her purse at them and run away.
C. She will fight back despite any danger.
D. She will perceive it as an attempt to be friendly.


Answer: C

Psychology

You might also like to view...

Which of the following is NOT a type of response prompt?

a. verbal b. modeling c. within-stimulus d. gestural

Psychology

Who was one of the first to systematically study the effects of drugs on various cognitive and behavioral functions?

a. Witmer b. Wundt c. Kraepelin d. Hippocrates

Psychology

Lf alpha is changed from 0.05 to 0.01, _________

a. the probability of a Type II error decreases b. the probability of a Type I error increases c. the error probabilities stay the same the probability we will retain a false H0 increases d. the probability we will retain a false H0 increases

Psychology

What is the major problem with the current subtypes used to classify schizophrenia?

a) Dozens of subtypes add to confusion. b) Distinctions among the types are not always clear-cut. c) Some cultures do not view certain subtypes as deviant. d) Men and women cannot be distinguished in the system.

Psychology