A Double Dissociation Occurs When…

question 19

Multiple Choice

A double dissociation occurs when…

• A)one brain lesion causes a disruption in Function A but not Function B, whereas a different lesion causes a disruption in Function B but not Function A
• B)one brain lesion causes disruptions in Function A and Function B
• C)two brain lesions cause disruptions in the same function
• D)one brain lesion causes a disruption in Function A but not Function B, whereas a different lesion causes a disruption in Function A and Function B

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Definitions:

Compassion

The feeling of empathy and concern for the suffering or misfortune of others, often accompanied by a desire to help.

Openness To Experience

How interested a person is in trying new activities and playing with new ideas, beliefs, and value systems; part of the Big Five personality traits.

Self-expansion

A psychological model suggesting individuals enhance their self-concept through the inclusion of others' characteristics, resources, and perspectives.

Perspective-taking

The ability to understand and consider the world from someone else's viewpoint or position.