Minnie Has Severe Depression That Has Not Been Alleviated by Medication

question 8

Multiple Choice

Minnie has severe depression that has not been alleviated by medication. She is administered electroconvulsive therapy. We can expect Minnie to suffer a memory loss for events happening right before the electroconvulsive shock (ECS) was administered. Her memory loss is due to which of the following being disrupted by the ECS?

• A)elaborative processing
• B)redintegration
• C)consolidation
• D)priming

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Definitions:

United States

A country located in North America, comprising 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.

Semantic Memory

A component of long-term memory that processes ideas and concepts not drawn from personal experience, encompassing knowledge of facts, meanings, and language usage.

Cognitive Abilities

The mental capabilities involved in performing tasks, problem-solving, and making decisions, such as perception, memory, and reasoning.

Aging

The process of becoming older, which involves a series of biological, psychological, and social changes over time.