In a Freak Accident, Neeley Damaged Her Frontal Cortex and Was

question 127

Multiple Choice

In a freak accident, Neeley damaged her frontal cortex and was unable to remember anything that took place months before the accident. Neeley is suffering from

• A)retrograde amnesia.
• B)anterograde amnesia.
• C)Korsakoff's psychosis.
• D)Alzheimer's disease.

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Definitions:

Catharsis Hypothesis

The theory suggesting that expressing or releasing strong emotions leads to a relief from those emotions, often resulting in a sense of rejuvenation and reduction in stress.

Two-Factor Theory

A theory in psychology, often related to emotion or motivation, suggesting two factors are necessary to produce a certain outcome or effect.

Adaptation-Level Phenomenon

The psychological principle that states individuals judge new experiences based on their past experiences.

James-Lange Theory

A theory suggesting that emotions are the result of physiological reactions to events.