Based on the Predictions from the Work of Jacobs Et

question 2

Multiple Choice

Based on the predictions from the work of Jacobs et al., which of the following occupations would you NOT expect to correlate with an increase in the size of the associated brain region?

• A) typist; finger representation
• B) tap dancer; foot representation
• C) clarinet player; musical scale representation
• D) singer; language representation

Differentiate between deinstitutionalization and traditional mental health treatments.

Recognize the concerns associated with specific treatments like ECT and antipsychotic medications.

Identify the similarities and differences between various treatments for depression.

Characterize different prevention strategies and their targeted areas.

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Definitions:

Omission Bias

The tendency to take whatever course of action does not require you to do anything (also called the default option).

Status Quo Bias

A cognitive bias favoring the existing state of affairs or the current baseline (the "status quo"), often leading to resistance against change.

Risk Aversion

A behavioral trait or tendency to avoid taking risks, preferring options that are perceived as safer or have more predictable outcomes.

Error Management Theory

A theory that suggests humans have evolved biases in judgment and decision-making processes to minimize the cost of errors in uncertain situations, favoring the less costly error.