Before the accident, Bob was unemployed and had few friends. Lionel, who suffered comparable head trauma, was a successful businessman and had just married. Which of these men should have the more favorable outcome and why?
a. Bob, because his lack of responsibilities will permit him to focus on getting well.
b. Bob, because he will benefit from relearning basic social skills.
c. Lionel, because he is more likely to be motivated to recover.
d. There is no reason to expect that these men will have different outcomes.
c. Lionel, because he is more likely to be motivated to recover.
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A) procedural memories. B) semantic memories. C) short-term memories. D) episodic memories.
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A. substance abuse. B. mania. C. posttraumatic stress disorder. D. AIDS.
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A) Examine the frequency of interactions between the parents and the child. B) Observe Mike and Elizabeth's basic personalities. C) Look at the friends she makes growing up and their respective personalities. D) Wait until the baby has a sibling and look at the various activities they engage in together.