Wilma has been experiencing memory difficulties, and her doctor is concerned that Wilma may have a brain tumor. Her doctor is most likely to recommend a(n) ________ scan to confirm his diagnosis.
What will be an ideal response?
positron emission tomography (PET)
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The most important development of adolescence is the ______
a. awakening of adult intelligence b. acceptance of adult responsibilities c. development of a capacity to reproduce d. changes in emotional awareness
One reason that dissociative amnesia may be rarely diagnosed is that
a. individuals with dissociative amnesia are afraid of mental health professionals b. questions regarding dissociative amnesia are rarely asked by mental health or social service professionals c. dissociative amnesia is a new diagnosis in the DSM-5 d. people with dissociative amnesia usually have deficits in the use of language
Evidence suggests that nondeclarative memories are stored in which part of the brain?
A. cerebellum B. prefrontal and temporal lobes of the cortex C. hippocampus D. amygdala
Which of the following is a difference between an easy child and a difficult child?
A. An easy child has regular sleep and feeding schedules, while a difficult child has irregular sleep and feeding schedules. B. An easy child is slow to accept new people and situations, while a difficult child approaches new situations with enthusiasm. C. An easy child responds to frustrations with tantrums and crying, while a difficult child is generally cheerful. D. An easy child suffers from negative withdrawal in response to new stimuli, while a difficult child responds positively to new stimuli.