On an Acquired-Equivalence Task, People with Schizophrenia

question 70

Multiple Choice

On an acquired-equivalence task, people with schizophrenia:

• A) perform as well as controls but take more time.
• B) cannot perform any part of the task.
• C) perform normally only in the third phase.
• D) can learn the initial discrimination but cannot generalize in the third phase.

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

A selectively permeable lipid bilayer forming the boundary of the cells, responsible for controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Ribosomes

Cellular structures made of RNA and proteins that function as the site of protein synthesis in the cytoplasm by translating mRNA into polypeptides.

Cell Wall

A rigid layer that lies outside the cell membrane in most bacteria, plants, algae, and fungi, providing support and protection.

Peptidoglycan

A complex polymer found in the cell walls of bacteria, providing structural strength and shape.