The conclusion to be drawn from the man named Shereshevskii whose abnormal brain functioning gave him virtually limitless word-for-word memory is that having memory like a video recorder
a. is largely a blessing because no event would be erased.
b. is an advantage because it eliminates "selective" recording (remembering some events and forgetting others), which provides no useful service to humans.
c. helped him draw powerful inferences and intelligent conclusions from his vast knowledge base.
d. can seriously disrupt functioning in one's personal life
d
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b. reticular activating system (RAS). c. hindbrain. d. thalamus.
In Steinberg (1996) study, one-half of the adolescents reported their parents do not know how they are doing in school
A. True B. False
Close-Up) Your roommate announces that her schedule permits her to devote three hours to studying for an upcoming quiz. You advise her to a. spend most of her
a. spend most of her time reading and rereading the text material. b. focus primarily on her lecture notes. c. space study time over several short sessions. d. cram for three hours just before the quiz.
Bilateral lesions of the amygdala interfere with the ability to recognize facial expressions of emotion. Individuals with this damage have an especially difficult time recognizing _________.
A. happiness B. sadness C. fear D. disgust