In Conducting Autopsies on Individuals Suspected of Having Alzheimer's Disease

question 138

Multiple Choice

In conducting autopsies on individuals suspected of having Alzheimer's disease, researchers found __________

• A) most were missing their suprachiasmatic nucleus.
• B) almost a third did not have the disease.
• C) they were missing portions of the hippocampus.
• D) most had enlarged limbic systems.

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Definitions:

Gestalt Psychology

A psychological approach that emphasizes understanding the mind and behavior as a whole, rather than dissecting them into parts.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist known for his work in developing the theory of operant conditioning, emphasizing the role of reinforcements in shaping behavior.

Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where a behavior increases in frequency because it is followed by a rewarding stimulus.

Antecedent

Anything that occurs before a behavior that may trigger or cause a certain behavior to occur, often used in the analysis of behavior patterns.