Which of the following is the best definition of Alzheimer's disease?
A) The late stage of alcohol-induced dementia
B) A severe form of dementia for which the cause is unknown
C) A more severe variation of Wernicke's syndrome
D) The mental deterioration that strikes the oldest old and the frail elderly
Answer: B) A severe form of dementia for which the cause is unknown
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On the computer, Demetrius is presented with pictures of birds below his conscious awareness. Then Demetrius is presented with a second set of pictures, including birds, dogs, and airplanes. He is asked to call out what he sees in each picture. According to priming experiments, Demetrius should call out ____
a. ?more rapidly to bird pictures b. ?with equal speed to bird and airplane pictures c. ?with equal speed to all pictures d. ?slowest to bird pictures
With regard to the assumptions of the scientists, Bohm argued that problems can occur when:
a. statistics are used to reflect the ethereal world. b. unconscious beliefs become real. c. those assumptions are confused with directly observed facts. d. those assumptions become conscious.
What is one reason offered by researchers to explain why hypnotic induction is associated with pain reduction?
a) Hypnosis may increase the level of endorphins in the body. b) Hypnotic induction typically includes a period of relaxation. c) Hypnosis induces an altered state that cannot be distinguished from sleep. d) After hypnosis, memories of painful experiences cannot be retrieved through normal means.
According to research by Dweck, a ________ is more likely to promote success both athletically and academically
a. positive mental attitude b. strong social support network c. fixed mindset d. growth mindset