Brain-Imaging Studies Reveal That Rapid Loss of Gray Matter in the Temporal

question 33

Multiple Choice

Brain-imaging studies reveal that rapid loss of gray matter in the temporal lobes and the frontal lobes is associated with:

• A)PTSD.
• B)bipolar disorders.
• C)dissociative disorders.
• D)schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Crystallized Intelligence

The proficiency in deploying acquired knowledge and experiential learning.

Fluid Intelligence

the ability to think abstractly, reason, identify patterns, solve problems, and discern relationships without relying on acquired knowledge.

Working Memory

The capacity of the brain to hold and manipulate information in the short term for cognitive tasks such as learning, reasoning, and comprehension.

Short-Term Memory

A part of the memory system where small amounts of information can be kept for a short period of time, typically from a few seconds to a minute.