Stephen had a stroke, but he was rushed to the hospital in time to reverse most of the effects of the stroke. However, he did notice that he could no longer recognize his wife or family members by face. If his doctor performed an MRI scan of his brain, what brain area would most likely have been affected by the stroke?
A. primary visual cortex
B. V5/MT
C. fusiform face area
D. posterior parietal cortex
Answer: C
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A. coordinating information from left and right hemispheres B. focusing attention and organizing sensory inputs C. interpreting visual stimuli D. coordinating the release of hormones
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a) major depression, dysphoria, and double depression b) unipolar mood disorder, bipolar I disorder, and bipolar II disorder c) attention to negative features of the self, the situation, and future d) behavioral, cognitive, and emotional changes that occur in depression
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The Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development produce a(n)
A. report of mental, motor, and behavioral development. B. developmental assessment that correlates with adult abilities. C. measure of reflex development. D. IQ score.