Pearl has been quite forgetful lately, in addition to experiencing mood changes. Her daughter wants her to be evaluated for Alzheimer's Disease. Which professional should she consult with?
a) Family doctor
b) Neurologist
c) Psychiatrist
d) Psychologist
b
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An important characteristic of the connectionist approach is that
a. the neural activity that corresponds to a particular cognitive activity is typically limited to a single small location. b. many cognitive activities rely on serial operations. c. it is flexible enough to explain many cognitive skills. d. it can only explain higher mental processes, such as decision making.
Helga has believed for years that her crying jags are related to premenstrual syndrome. When researchers ask her to keep a "crying diary," logging when she cries, she discovers that, like most women, ________
a. she cries predictably right before her cycle begins. b. she predictably cries more after her period. c. her crying is not associated with her cycle at all. d. she cries less than she thought.
Which of the following statements is the best justification for brain lesion studies?
a. Lesion studies are low technology procedures that do not present ethical concerns. b. Damage to the human brain during "natural experiments" does not provide enough information to make conclusions about the function of specific areas. c. Brain lesions produce marked and consistent changes in behavior. d. Brain lesions occur under more controlled conditions than ablation studies.
What does abnormal behavior typically result from?
What will be an ideal response?