Which of the Following Would Be Expected of a Person

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be expected of a person who has undergone the "split-brain" procedure?

• A) more intense epileptic seizures
• B) poor motor balance
• C) putting down an interesting book held in his or her right hand
• D) making obscene gestures with his or her left hand at unexpected times
• E) diminished capacity to reason

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Definitions:

Major Depressive

A mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of pervasive sadness or loss of interest in activities, accompanied by additional psychological symptoms.

Persistent Depressive

A chronic form of depression marked by a long-term, continuous presence of sad or empty mood, also known as dysthymia.

Splitting

A cognitive distortion where one views people or situations as entirely good or entirely bad, with no middle ground.

Schizophrenia

A chronic mental health disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behaviour.