Joanna, a child born with the genetic condition PKU, may suffer mental retardation unless
a. the child undergoes gene therapy.
b. the child is given drug therapy.
c. the child's diet is restricted to eliminate phenylalanine.
d. the child's diet is restricted to eliminate ribonucleic acid.
C
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A) Broca's aphasia B) Epilepsy C) Retrograde amnesia D) Wernicke's aphasia
Sometimes the observations from case studies fail to generalize to other individuals or situations. This represents a problem with:
a. reactivity b. confounding (third) variables c. external validity d. internal validity
Jan is quiet, reserved, and thoughtful about her behavior. She dislikes going to parties where she knows few people, and feels uncomfortable with most people. Jan would be considered a(n):
a. neurotic c. extrovert b. introvert d. antagonist
A key feature of Pavlovian conditioning is that the CS and US appear together regardless of what the animal or person does
Indicate whether the statement is true or false