A Brain-Injured Patient Who Can Still Execute a Perfect Golf

question 121

Multiple Choice

A brain-injured patient who can still execute a perfect golf swing or a high dive but is unable to recall or relearn even the broad outlines of American history is exhibiting superior function in which type of memory?

• A)procedural memory
• B)semantic memory
• C)episodic memory
• D)fact memory

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Definitions:

Sherifs

Refers to Muzafer Sherif, a social psychologist known for his work on social norms and the Robbers Cave Experiment on intergroup conflict and cooperation.

Appeasement

A conflict resolution strategy where one party attempts to pacify another by conceding to their demands, often to avoid conflict.

Competition

A situation in which individuals or entities strive against each other to achieve a goal that cannot be shared.

Cooperative Reactions

Actions undertaken by individuals or groups that are designed to work together in a mutually beneficial manner.