Jacob's psychiatrist has recommended electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT), and Jacob is debating whether to consent to this treatment. What is the worst risk of ECT which Jacob should consider in making his decision?
a) Bone fractures caused by the seizure
b) Memory loss and confusion
c) Epilepsy
d) Permanent changes in brain structure
b
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A large sample is generally more representative than a small sample
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Larry is a graduate student whose major area of interest is cognitive psychology. You should expect that Larry is most interested in:
a. understanding mental processes such as memory and learning b. the ways in which physical or genetic factors influence and determine behavior c. the internal factors that lead people to act consistently across various situations d. how people relate to each other and influence each other
Consistent with clinical samples, national sample findings revealed that:
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