Reggie Suffered Brain Damage in a Car Accident

question 159

Multiple Choice

Reggie suffered brain damage in a car accident. As a result, he can no longer breathe on his own and needs the help of a respirator. Which structure of his brain was most likely damaged?

• A) Pons
• B) Medulla
• C) Cerebellum
• D) Reticular formation

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Definitions:

Fluid Intelligence

As identified by Raymond Cattell, a type of innate intelligence.

Cattell's Idea

Refers to the psychological theories developed by Raymond Cattell, which include the concepts of fluid and crystallized intelligence as components of human cognitive ability.

Thurstone's Model

A theory of intelligence that proposes seven primary mental abilities as the basis of intelligence.

Primary Abilities

Primary abilities refer to fundamental cognitive skills in specific domains, such as verbal reasoning or spatial understanding, crucial for overall intellectual functioning.