After witnessing a car accident that killed his wife, Dan says he cannot see. However, medical specialists found nothing wrong with the structure or function of his eyes, and brain scans reveal no evidence of any structural damage to the brain
After holding a case conference, a team of professionals suggests that Dan should be evaluated for the possible diagnosis of
a) hypochondriasis.
b) conversion disorder.
c) somatization disorder.
d) psychophysiological disorder.
b
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In a study of Japanese and American individuals (Matsumoto et al., 2002), how did the two cultures differ with regards to reading emotions??
a. ?The Japanese were more accurate in identifying the correct emotion being expressed. b. ?The Americans were more accurate in identifying the correct emotion being expressed. c. ?The Japanese interpreted low intensity emotions as being under-expressed; Americans interpreted high intensity emotions as exaggerated. d. ?The Americans interpreted low intensity emotions as being understated; Japanese interpreted high intensity emotions as exaggerated.
Damage to the dorsal stream may interfere with ____
a. describing what is seen b. perceiving the movement of an object c. remembering something seen at a previous time d. reaching out to grasp an object
The neurons that receive information from the external world and convey information through the spinal cord are called:
A) sensory neurons. B) motor neurons. C) interneurons. D) bipolar neurons.
Damage to the prefrontal cortex is most likely to result in ____.
A. an inability to move B. the loss of somatosensory experiences C. poorly planned movements D. no effect on movement