An adult who experiences head trauma and brain damage to the left hemisphere may lose a significant amount of language function. Is it likely that he or she will fully recover?
A) Yes, because recovery should occur spontaneously as the brain repairs itself
B) Yes, but only after a strong rehabilitation regimen
C) Yes, because the adult brain maintains a high degree of neural plasticity
D) No, because a full recovery is unlikely
D) No, because a full recovery is unlikely. With a strong rehabilitation regimen, the injured person may be able to recoup some language function, but he or she will probably experience lifelong deficits such as slurred speech or trouble keeping track of complex sentence segments.
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Edna believes that her job is important and makes a difference in the world. Every day, she tells herself that she is looking forward to the challenge that her work provides. Edna is focusing on the __________ component of job satisfaction.
A. cognitive B. emotional C. behavioral D. instrumental
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The use of derogatory names for men who prefer the company of women illustrates
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