Jennifer has been diagnosed with
spinocerebellar degeneration. The first stage of the disease involves tremors and unsteady gate. In the later stages, she will be unable to stand, walk, and will be uncoordinated in her movements. This disease affects the part of the brain called the ________.
a) hippocampus
b) amygdala
c) cerebellum
d) cerebral cortex
ANS: c
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A. self-efficacy B. an internal locus of control C. an external locus of control D. self-focused control
Because you can think about past events and even imagine events in your future, you are
a. a secondary observer. b. an intuitive thinker. c. a cognitive time traveler. d. influenced by circadian rhythms.
A neurological disorder called tardive dyskinesia is a serious side effect associated with the use of
a. antidepressants. b. tranquilizers. c. lithium carbonate. d. antipsychotics.
Why did Rogers quit giving specific praise to clients' expressions that they felt
therapeutic progress? a. It was shown that he was inadvertently reinforcing his clients to say that they felt better. b. He discovered that Freud's directive approach was just as effective as his. c. The term seemed to possess a negative connotation that made his clients feel manipulated. d. It was shown that nondirective approaches were unethical due to selection bias. e. It was shown that engaging in his form of therapy actually rendered the clients into a hypnotic state.