You Read About Cognitive Research That Investigated Word Memory in Depressed

question 8

Multiple Choice

You read about cognitive research that investigated word memory in depressed people between depression- associated words and nondepression-associated words. Which of the following was not a group that recalled depression-associated words better than normal people?

• A) Clinically depressed patients
• B) Mildly depressed college students
• C) Nondepressed patients
• D) Students simply asked to think about some sad events

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobes

are the parts of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior.

Planning

The process of setting goals, developing strategies, and outlining tasks and schedules to accomplish the goals.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing behavior, thoughts, and emotions.

Visual Association Cortex

A part of the cerebral cortex that processes visual information, contributing to the recognition and interpretation of objects.