The procedure known as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
a. is the apparatus used to deliver the electric currents during ECT treatments.
b. is a type of pseudopsychology in which people wear light-weight magnet head-bands to cure mental illness.
c. involves the use of the MRI scans in performing deep lesioning on the brain.
d. uses magnetic pulses to temporarily block activity in specific parts of the brain.
D
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Which of the following characteristics is not true of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer?
A. he was a law-abiding person in his public life B. he was found to be insane C. he was very a respected church elder D. he was a loving husband and father
When the experiment ended, Raj told subjects the purpose of the experiment, what he hoped to learn, and who to contact for further information about the results. This was part of the ethical requirement of:
a. humane treatment b. informed consent c. confidentiality d. debriefing
Compared to the adult brain, the brain of a newborn baby has fewer nerve cell branches that receive information, which are called
a. axons. b. dendrites. c. nodes of Ranvier. d. neurilemma.
When six- to 14-month old infants are placed in the middle of a visual cliff, they usually
a. remain still. b. move to the shallow side of the apparatus. c. move to the deep side of the apparatus. d. approach their mothers when called, whether that requires moving to the shallow or deep side.