Because of an Accident He Suffered Last Month, Jason Suffers

question 41

Multiple Choice

Because of an accident he suffered last month, Jason suffers from anterograde amnesia. As a result, he may have trouble remembering _____.

• A)the name of the high school from which he graduated.
• B)events that occurred just before his accident.
• C)names of people he just met.
• D)where he moved to shortly before the accident.
• E)the names of common objects.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where there is discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, often leading to behavior change.

Ritual Consumption

The patterns of behaviors and customs involved in the purchasing and use of products or services in a way that holds symbolic meaning.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process where a behavior is encouraged by rewards or discouraged by punishments, ultimately increasing the likelihood of that behavior recurring.

Esteem

The need all humans have to be respected by others as well as by themselves.