The conclusion to be drawn from the man named Shereshevskii whose abnormal brain functioning gave him virtually limitless word-for-word memory is that having memory like a video recorder
A. is largely a blessing because no event would be erased.
B. is an advantage because it eliminates "selective" recording (remembering some events and forgetting others), which provides no useful service to humans.
C. helped him draw powerful inferences and intelligent conclusions from his vast knowledge base.
D. can seriously disrupt functioning in one's personal life
Answer: D
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a. a respect for self and others. b. personal independence and free expression. c. the need for closeness with others. d. group membership.
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a. generalized anxiety b. post-traumatic stress c. acute stress d. dissociative fugue
What are the three major divisions of the brain? What functions does each division control?
What will be an ideal response?
What is the name of the approach to moral education that emphasizes community service?
A) Inculcation B) Moral development C) Analysis D) Service learning