Throughout history, most popular ideas about abnormal behavior have been ____
a. rooted in the beliefs of a given time period and society
b. largely unrelated to the provision of treatment
c. remarkably accurate given how little is known even today
d. based on systematically conducted research
A
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Pleas such as "culpable and mentally disabled," "mentally disabled, but neither culpable nor innocent," and "guilty, but mentally ill" allow ____
a. jurors to reach a decision that convicts individuals for their crimes, holds them responsible for their acts, and ensures that they are given treatment for their mental illness b. a judgment that a defendant has a factual and rational understanding of the proceeding and can rationally consult with counsel about his/her defense c. different states and municipalities use different tests of insanity with varying outcomes d. mental health professionals to come to a conclusion on what constitutes mental illness
Which of the following best illustrates retroactive interference?
A) Susie struggles to learn how to play the violin, after playing the guitar for many years. B) Chet struggles to learn the names of the new players he added to his fantasy baseball roster. C) Professor Jones struggles to learn the names of his new students after teaching for many years prior. D) Coach Todd calls one of her old softball players the name of one of her new players.
Amyloid plaques are an indicator of Alzheimer's disease, and are best described as ____
a. small deposits of iron and calcium in the brain b. large areas of dead and low density neurons c. deposits of proteins along with clumps of dead neurons d. bundles of twisted neurons that are tangled with each other
Which term describes intelligence that reflects information processing capabilities, reasoning, and memory?
A. triarchic intelligence B. fluid intelligence C. crystallized intelligence D. intellectual quotient