Explain how the research findings relative to neural development deficits affect learning in the psychopath.
What will be an ideal response?
Psychopaths show deficient avoidance learning. They have a lower than normal fear potential startle response. They do not condition easily to fear. They have a deficient behavior inhibition system-the neural system underlying anxiety. Their behavioral activation system is normal or over-reactive, so they tend to focus on rewards. If caught, they focus on avoiding punishment. Their dominant response set for rewards seems to interfere with their ability to use punishment as a cue to change behavior. GRADING RUBRIC: 8 points total, 2 points for each of 4 research findings.
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a. About 10 to 20 percent of anorexics and bulimics are now males. b. Currently, one third of men say they want less body fat and another third want more muscles. c. Most people suffering from eating disorders will not seek help on their own, especially men, who perceive eating disorders to be a female problem. d. Men engaged in sports that require low body fat, such as wrestling, gymnastics, or cycling are less likely to develop eating disorders.
The following characterizes spontaneous recovery:
a. The CR returns at the former intensity. b. The CR returns at a lesser intensity. c. The CR returns at a higher intensity. d. The subject behaves as before the conditioning occurred.
Which part of the midbrain is made up of groups of receptors that control auditory and visual receptors, and is also a component of our basic emotional system?
a) the basal ganglia b) the substantia nigra c) the putamen d) the tectum
Joella was rollerblading when a cat jumped right in front of her causing her to trip and fall. When she fell, she partially landed on the front side of her head near her forehead
Shortly afterwards, Joella exhibited symptoms similar to that of Phineas Gage. Which lobe would have been most affected by this fall? a. frontal b. temporal c. parietal d. occipital e. inguinal