Patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease (AD) most typically consider the most disturbing symptom to be ____
a. deterioration of memory
b. loss of ability to problem solve
c. loss of ability to think abstractly
d. deterioration of their physical functioning
a
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When Faith's mother leaves her alone in a room, she does not move and appears a bit dazed. Faith is most likely exhibiting a(n) ____ attachment
a. secure b. avoidant c. resistant d. disorganized
The polarization of a neuron results in a resting potential of about –70 millivolts. This is followed by depolarization resulting in an action potential of +110 millivolts. This brings the membrane voltage to
a. + 40 millivolts. c. +180 millivolts. b. - 40 millivolts. d. -180 millivolts.
Damage to the hippocampus would most likely result in which disorder?
A) anterograde amnesia B) retroactive interference C) retrograde amnesia D) proactive interference
One way that therapists assist clients suffering from a phobia is through a technique called systematic desensitization. The person is gradually exposed to the trigger of their fear until they learn to respond with relaxation instead of panic and dread
This uses the principle of __________, which suggests that repeated exposure to a stimulus leads to familiarity and comfort. a. relaxation b. habituation c. diminuation d. minimization