DeMarco Has Been Diagnosed as Being in a Minimally Conscious

question 97

Multiple Choice

DeMarco has been diagnosed as being in a minimally conscious state.Which of the following behaviors is DeMarco most likely to exhibit?

• A) higher levels of consciousness, including the ability to identify his family members
• B) deliberate movements, such as following a pencil with his eyes
• C) opening and closing his eyes, but with no awareness of his surroundings
• D) no EEG brain activity

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Definitions:

Schachter's

Refers to Stanley Schachter's theory, which suggests that emotion is based on two factors: physiological arousal and the cognitive interpretation of that arousal.

Autonomic Arousal

A physiological response that involves the autonomic nervous system, affecting heart rate, respiration, and other involuntary functions, typically in reaction to stress or excitement.

Display Rules

Socially learned guidelines that dictate how emotions should be expressed based on cultural norms, contexts, and relationships.

Cultural Norms

Shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups, societies, or cultures.