Describe the Groundbreaking Study of Myers and Sperry on Split-Brain

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Essay

Describe the groundbreaking study of Myers and Sperry on split-brain cats.Explain why it has been so influential,and describe three of its contributions.

Understand the characteristics and diagnostic criteria of different anxiety disorders.

Recognize the symptoms and causes of specific phobias and their impacts on individuals.

Identify key features and diagnostic criteria of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Describe the biological factors contributing to anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

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Definitions:

First Amendment

An amendment to the United States Constitution that guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.

Fifth Amendment's

Pertains to the U.S. Constitution amendment that guarantees rights related to legal proceedings, such as protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, and ensures due process.

Self-incrimination

The act of implicating oneself in a crime or exposing oneself to criminal prosecution, often discussed in the context of the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which protects against forced self-incrimination.

Criminal Case

A legal case brought by the state against individuals or groups charged with violating criminal laws.