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Floyd Suffered from a Neurological Condition That Resulted from Repeated

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Floyd suffered from a neurological condition that resulted from repeated concussions he received during his career as a professional football player. He experienced memory loss, troubles spelling words, depression, and moodiness. The name for this condition in boxing is punch-drunk. What is the medical term for this condition?


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Guilty Knowledge Test

A psychological assessment tool that detects if a person has knowledge only someone involved in a crime would have, based on physiological responses.

Parasympathetic Arousal Theory

A theory suggesting that the parasympathetic nervous system plays a crucial role in arousal, promoting relaxation and recuperation.

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory of emotion that argues physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously, not sequentially.

James-Lange Theory

The James-Lange theory is a psychological theory suggesting that emotions result from one's perception of physical reactions to stimuli, where physiological arousal precedes emotional experience.

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