The Prefrontal __________ Was a Technique That Disconnected the Frontal

question 99

Multiple Choice

The prefrontal __________ was a technique that disconnected the frontal lobe from the rest of the brain,resulting in a near vegetative state.It is primarily responsible for the negative impression that most people have of psychosurgery.

• A) singulectomy
• B) lobotomy
• C) hemispherectomy
• D) craniectomy

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Definitions:

Humanistic Psychologist

A professional in psychology who emphasizes the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of individual experience and potential.

Behaviorist

A psychologist who studies and practices behaviorism, focusing on observable behaviors and disregarding mental activities.

Libido

A term used in psychoanalytic theory to describe the energy of the sexual drive as a component of the life instinct.

Synapse

The junction between neurons where nerve impulses are transmitted from one neuron to another.