Brain surgery that is intended to reduce the symptoms of mental disorders is called
a. psychosurgery.
b. neurosurgery.
c. cerebral surgery.
d. ECT.
e. radical invasive techniques (RIT).
a. psychosurgery.
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Isaac, a well-respected man with charisma, wants to preserve some uninhabited islands from development. He carries out a "Save the Islands" campaign by focusing on people's love for nature, addressing their concern about what they believe is becoming an overdeveloped world. He also presents a strategy for preserving the islands forever. Such leadership best reflects
a. the classic trait approach to leadership. b. a normative model of leadership. c. transformational leadership. d. task-oriented leadership.
Heritabilities for antisocial behavior and major depression __________
A) fail to demonstrate a genetic link B) range from .25 to .75 C) are consistently above .70 D) are in the .30s and .40s
Select the characteristic not seen in Broca's aphasia patients
a. Nonfluency b. Anomia c. Agrammatism d. Use of meaningless words
Which of the following statements is true of major depressive disorder?
A. It has no clear trigger and is more intense than normal, occasional depression. B. For reasons unknown, the rate of depression is declining throughout the world. C. It is unusual for people who suffer from major depressive disorder to be sad after experiencing minor disappointment in life. D. People who suffer from major depressive disorder have high levels of energy and a healthy appetite.