Marc Has Been in Jail for 13 Months and Has

question 89

Multiple Choice

Marc has been in jail for 13 months and has not used drugs during his incarceration although he was a heavy user for two years before he was arrested. A researcher conducted a battery of tests on Marc and found that his memory was far worse than average. What type of drug did Marc MOST likely abuse before he went to jail?

• A) methamphetamine
• B) heroin
• C) marijuana
• D) MDMA

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, involved in complex brain functions such as thought, memory, and consciousness.

Parietal Lobes

Regions of the brain located behind the frontal lobes and above the occipital lobes, involved in processing sensory information from various parts of the body, understanding spatial orientation, and managing language and mathematics.

Auditory Cortex

The part of the brain that is responsible for processing auditory information, located in the temporal lobe.

Plasticity

The capacity of the brain to change and adapt in response to experience, learning, or injury.