Which Statement About Epilepsy Is Most Accurate

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which statement about epilepsy is most accurate?

• A) Epilepsy is often genetically induced but also frequently caused by head trauma, stroke, infection, and tumor.
• B) Absence seizures typically begin in adolescence and are often severely disabling.
• C) The aura in tonic-clonic seizures typically occurs as the patient regains consciousness.
• D) During seizures, sensory messages are processed normally but responses are blocked.

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Definitions:

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment that are manipulated or changed by the researcher to determine their effects on dependent variables.

Dependent Variables

In experimental and statistical research, the variable being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Deception

The act of misleading or falsely persuading others, often used in psychological experiments to maintain the integrity of the study.

Informed Consent

A process for getting permission before conducting a healthcare intervention on a person, or for disclosing personal information.