At age 33, Kate Adamson had a stroke that caused
catastrophic damage to her brainstem. She was totally paralyzed and barely able to breathe but was still fully awake and aware. Kate Adamson was experiencing what is known as
a. Broca's aphasia.
b. spatial neglect.
c. locked-in syndrome.
d. neurogenic agnosia.
ANSWER: c
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A) vestibular sense B) kinesthetic sense C) precognitive sense D) telepathic sense
According to the ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association, all information
that is collected in a research study is a. cross-cultural. b. confidential. c. public. d. shared.
When stigmatized people deliberately behave in ways that contradict the assumptions held about their abilities or character, this is called:
A. passing. B. compensation. C. self-affirmation. D. self-promotion.
"Minding a close relationship" is analogous to
A. gardening - a watchful eye and constant effort and attention. B. parenting in the summer months - kids need fun things to do. C. savoring - special moments are appreciated and mutually enjoyed. D. gourmet cooking – the ingredients and how they are combined are critical to success.