Which of the following is true of individuals who have suffered brain trauma?
A. They provide little information about how the brain functions.
B. They have been extremely valuable sources of information.
C. They provide the most accurate information about how the brain functions.
D. They usually have damage to highly specific brain areas.
Answer: B
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a. amniotic b. cerebrospinal c. parasympathetic d. somatic
Which level of awareness contains material just beneath the surface of awareness that can easily be retrieved?
a. unconscious b. conscious c. subconscious d. preconscious
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a. Separate the individual from his or her current peer group and place the individual in a new social context. b. Physically torture or threaten to kill the individual's family members. c. Use consistent, rational arguments to try to persuade the individual that other self-concepts, beliefs, and values are more valuable and desirable. d. Place the individual in solitary confinement with sensory deprivation (e.g., exposure to very little light or sound).
The ____ is a structure that is part of the brainstem and is involved in maintaining balance and motor coordination. This is one of the first structures of the brain to be impacted by alcohol
a. thalamus b. cerebellum c. amygdala d. medulla