The voice hallucinations experienced by schizophrenic individuals might be due to ________
a. abnormalities in the thalamus.
b. deficiencies in the auditory cortex.
c. shrinking of ventricles.
d. abnormalities in the hippocampus.
Answer: b
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a. peripheral nervous system b. endocrine system c. central nervous system d. substantia nigra
A psychologist might say that Stevie Wonder, who has overcome his blindness and become a premier musician and entertainer, is using the defense mechanism known as
a. projection. b. denial. c. compensation. d. regression.
Kimberly, a genetics counselor, was working with a young couple whose unborn child has been diagnosed with a sex chromosome abnormality. Kimberly is likely to inform the couple that their child a. has a significant risk of a mental disorder
b. will experience severe physical disability. c. is very likely to be mentally retarded. d. may have fertility problems, but is unlikely to have other serious mental or physical problems.