Which of the following is well-known side effect of ECT?

a.) Hair loss
b.) Paralysis of the legs for two to four weeks
c.) Temporary memory loss
d.) Residual tremors and tics of facial muscles


Ans: c.) Temporary memory loss

Psychology

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Byron was reading an article in the New York Times that discussed the effectiveness of a new medication for those suffering from scleroderma. The article interviewed the medicine's inventor,

who gave a plethora of information as to why this medication is safe, effective, and economical. Because Byron is a critical thinker, he is cautious in his acceptance of the article's claims. Why? a. Byron understands that anything printed in a newspaper should be viewed with caution because it is not a scholarly journal. b. Byron knows that medical science cannot possibly produce a medication that can be both effective and safe while also being economical. c. The article does not actually report on the methods used in the research, so the methods must have something wrong with them. d. Byron knows that the medicine's inventor may have an agenda that influences his interpretation of the research into the safety and effectiveness of the new medicine.

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What are some pressing methodological issues regarding the recruitment of different -aged

adults for research? What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

Among middle-aged men,

A) cancer deaths exceed cardiovascular disease deaths by a small margin. B) cancer is by far the leading cause of death. C) cardiovascular disease is by far the leading cause of death. D) cardiovascular disease deaths exceed cancer deaths by a small margin.

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