Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 300

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)Injury to the frontal lobe can cause inability to plan or follow rules.
• B)The display of emotion on a person's face is known as the affect.
• C)Injury to the amygdaloid bodies causes loss of long-term memories.
• D)An emotion is an intense state of feeling.

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Definitions:

Psychic Functions

The complex processes of the mind responsible for thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, including perception, cognition, emotion, and motivation.

Schizophrenia

A serious mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

Splitting

A defense mechanism often associated with borderline personality disorder, involving an inability to integrate positive and negative aspects of oneself or others into a cohesive whole.

Schizoaffective Disorder

Disorder in which individuals simultaneously experience schizophrenic symptoms (i.e., delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, and/or negative symptoms) and mood symptoms meeting the criteria for a major depressive episode, a manic episode, or an episode of mixed mania/depression.