A Neurologically Intact Individual and a Person Who Has an Injury

question 38

Multiple Choice

A neurologically intact individual and a person who has an injury to the orbitofrontal cortex are playing a high-stakes poker game.Each player has bet a large sum of money on the current hand.Based on what you know about the orbitofrontal cortex and emotional aspects of memory,which of the following best describes the skin conductance response (SCR) of each player as they prepare to show their hands?

• A)Both players have a SCR,but the SCR of the person with orbitofrontal damage is much larger.
• B)Both players have a SCR,but the SCR of the person with orbitofrontal damage is much smaller.
• C)Both players have a SCR of similar magnitude.
• D)The person with orbitofrontal damage has no anticipatory SCR at all.

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Definitions:

J. Stacy Adams

A psychologist known for developing the Equity Theory of motivation that explains how individuals perceive fairness in distribution of resources.

Motivating State

A psychological condition or environment that encourages individuals to act in a particular way or pursue a specific goal.

Equity Theory

A theory in social psychology that explains how individuals perceive the fairness of their input-to-output ratios in comparison to others, affecting their motivation and satisfaction.

Feelings of Inequity

Feelings of inequity occur when individuals perceive that they are not being treated fairly in comparison to others, which can affect motivation and satisfaction.