Isaac Contracted Viral Encephalitis

question 28

Multiple Choice

Isaac contracted viral encephalitis. Five days later, he was unable to remember a number of details about his life and had trouble acquiring new memories. Most likely, the virus had damaged his

• A) cortex
• B) hypothalamus
• C) cerebellum
• D) hippocampus
• E) amygdala

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Conditions characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may cause distress or impair functioning.

Basic Standards

Fundamental criteria, benchmarks, or qualities that serve as a minimum acceptable level for something, often relating to quality, performance, or ethics.

Personality Disorder

A mental disorder defined by persistent unhelpful patterns of thought, behavior, and internal experiences.

Fear of Abandonment

An anxiety disorder characterized by persistent worry about being left alone or losing significant relationships, often stemming from early experiences.