Penfield's Work on the Brain Suggests That

question 4

Multiple Choice

Penfield's work on the brain suggests that:

• A) memories are stored in the same form as they originally occurred
• B) memories are stored without specific details
• C) memories of one's distant past can only be retrieved via electrical stimulation of the brain
• D) electrically stimulating brain tissue causes memories stored in that tissue to be destroyed

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Definitions:

Neurotic

Relating to, suffering from, or characteristic of neurosis, which involves emotional distress but not major disturbances in thought or behavior.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by a tendency towards anxiety, moodiness, worry, and other emotional states.

Traits of Anxiety

Characteristics or behaviors commonly associated with anxiety, including excessive worry, nervousness, restlessness, and physical symptoms like increased heart rate.

Impulsiveness

The tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences.