A Person Who Has Suffered Some Sort of Brain Injury

question 47

Multiple Choice

A person who has suffered some sort of brain injury affecting only his or her hippocampus is most likely to show difficulty with

• A)encoding of declarative information.
• B)encoding of procedural information.
• C)retrieval of semantic information.
• D)retrieval of episodic information.

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive

Relating to a mental disorder characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions).

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A mental condition characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated self-importance, need for excessive attention, and lack of empathy for others.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Therapy that aims to elevate mood and rectify issues by revising dysfunctional thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses.

Family Therapy

A type of psychological counseling that helps family members improve communication and resolve conflicts within a family setting.