An autopsy of Terri Schiavo's brain revealed that:
A. some basic cognitive function was still probably intact
B. Alzheimer's disease had damaged major portions of her brain
C. no treatment would have helped her to recover
D. her brainstem was damaged
Answer: C
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What is operant conditioning, and what is its relationship to learning development?
What will be an ideal response?
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A) modifiability B) compensation C) neonatal automaticity D) neurogenesis