Before the Accident, Bob Was Unemployed and Had Few Friends

question 46

Multiple Choice

Before the accident, Bob was unemployed and had few friends. Lionel, who suffered comparable head trauma, was a successful businessman and had just married. Which of these men should have the more favorable outcome and why?

• A) Bob, because his lack of responsibilities will permit him to focus on getting well.
• B) Bob, because he will benefit from relearning basic social skills.
• C) Lionel, because he is more likely to be motivated to recover.
• D) There is no reason to expect that these men will have different outcomes.

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Definitions:

Scientific Study

The systematic investigation of scientific theories and hypotheses through controlled experiments, observation, and analysis to acquire knowledge and insights.

Unconscious

A part of the mind that is not accessible to conscious thought but that influences judgments, feelings, or behavior.

Behaviour

The actions or reactions of individuals or groups in response to external or internal stimuli.

Brain

The organ in the head of animals and humans, responsible for nerve function, thought, memory, and processing sensory information.