A friend of yours was injured while rollerblading, suffering from a brain injury that leaves her unable to learn new motor skills and having difficulty performing motor skills she previously could do. You recall from your psychology course which part of the brain is most likely involved and learn that you were correct. Her injury was to which brain area?
A. the lower brainstem where the motor tracts enter the spinal cord
B. motor cortex and premotor cortex of the frontal lobe
C. cerebellum
D. the basal ganglia
Answer: C
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a. cognitive b. behavioral c. humanistic d. psychodynamic
The text explains that not every job application requires your _____________, but applicants should include it anyway
a. postal address b. email address c. admissions essay d. resume
Research demonstrates that most individuals
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