Horror movies and science fiction stories are often based on the premise that one person's brain has been surgically removed and implanted in the body of another person. This would actually be impossible because
a. any damage to the brain is almost always fatal.
b. if the corpus callosum is cut, the brain cannot function.
c. damage to neurons in the CNS is usually considered permanent.
d. the blood brain barriers would not protect against infection.
C
You might also like to view...
Female cats and dogs are receptive to males only during__________
A) the plateau phase B) estrus C) subliminal stimulation D) the refractory period E) Select
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. HIV and AIDS refer to the same phenomenon. B. Breast milk contains higher concentrations of the HIV virus than semen or blood. C. There are currently no medical treatments that can slow down the rate at which HIV infection weakens the body. D. A person can be HIV positive without having AIDS.
Your little sister has been overcontrolling her emotions. What are some of the problems that you worry she may face?
A. ulcers and other physical problems B. anxiety and depression C. hostile and verbal aggression D. bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
The textbook authors assert that psychologists need to consider what when evaluating the personalities of people with anorexia and bulimia?
a) How Axis I disorders affect presentation of Axis II b) Severe restriction of food intake can have powerful effects on personality and behavior c) Personality shouldn't be important when trying to understand an Axis I disorder d) Psychosocial stressors are more important to assess than personality