Randy is recovering from an automobile accident in which he injured his head. The only noticeable psychological symptom of his injury is that he cannot remember what happened immediately prior to the accident. Randy's symptoms are typical of ______
a. organic amnesia c. psychogenic amnesia
b. retrograde amnesia d. proactive amnesia
B
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According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, someone who is good at abstract reasoning and who performs well on conventional intelligence tests is high in
a. creative intelligence. b. practical intelligence. c. all three areas of intelligence. d. analytic intelligence.
What is the implication of the phrase "brain adaptability is a double-edged sword?"
a. Our brains are not good at adapting to changing environments. b. Excessive stimulation can be as damaging as too little stimulation. c. Our brains allow us to adjust to changing demands, but lack of stimulation can impair this ability. d. Once we learn something, we cannot unlearn it.
Compared to other species, what is our best developed feature?
a. sharp eyesight c. keen sense of smell b. use of symbols d. running fast
Dr. Gossard is interested in studying individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) because she is curious about the fact that people with known frontal lobe damage behave similarly to those with ADHD.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)