Explain double dissociations and their relevance to understanding memory
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For the observation of simple dissociation, in which normal individuals have no dysfunction on a particular task but individuals with lesions in a specific site have a specific dysfunctions, many alternative hypotheses may explain a link between a particular lesion and a particular deficit of function. Much more compelling support for hypotheses about cognitive functions comes from observing double dissociations. In double dissociations, people with different kinds of neuropathological conditions show opposite patterns of deficits. A double dissociation can be observed if a lesion in brain structure 1 leads to impairment in memory function A but not in memory function B; and a lesion in brain structure 2 leads to impairment in memory function B but not in memory function A.
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a. few students respect teacher authority. b. neither the teacher nor the students obtain a satisfactory resolution. c. it may produce hostility and student resentment. d. it requires too much teacher time.
In practicing a democratic pedagogy, students do which of the following?
a. Practice higher achievement scores b. Works to make contribution to society c. Assume escalating responsibilities for securing resources and finding places where they can apply further learning d. All of these
A child is capable of infecting others during the acute stage of a communicable illness
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Although almost three-quarters of first-year students report that they attend college to get a better job and make more money, there are many other excellent reasons for pursuing a college education. Please list five reasons that do not include career or financial considerations.
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