Distinguishing organic brain disorders and dissociative amnesia
a) Is only possible using neurological tests such as the CAT scan.
b) Can be accomplished only if neuropsychological tests are administered soon after the loss of memory is discovered.
c) Is quite difficult since the symptoms of dissociative amnesia perfectly mimic those of organic brain disorders.
d) Is fairly easy.
d
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A. the fourth step in the Bradley method is applied B. the third stage of childbirth is concluded C. the doctor makes an incision to enlarge the size of the vaginal opening D. the doctor decides the mother requires a cesarean procedure
When Kim takes a personality test, she is told that the test is reliable; that is:
a. It measures what it is designed to measure. b. It compares the results against established standards of performance. c. It produces the same results from one time to the next. d. It predicts other criteria of the personality trait in question.
In psychoanalysis, Jerry's therapist interprets that Jerry's passion for his work might stem from an unfulfilled sex drive. Initially, Jerry vehemently opposes this interpretation. This defence mechanism is termed _____, and Jerry's opposition to the interpretation is termed _____.
A) a reaction formation; transference B) displacement; resistance C) sublimation; resistance D) displacement; a reaction formation
REM brain waves have ____ frequency and ____ amplitude
a. no; slow c. high; low b. slow; high d. low; fast