A Key Feature for the Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in Dr

question 97

Multiple Choice

A key feature for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in Dr. C. was

• A) focal damage to a single brain region evident in a CT scan.
• B) diverse neurological symptoms that appeared at different times.
• C) the excess production of myelin in the nervous system.
• D) the occurrence of small strokes that impair brain function.
• E) an autoimmune disease that attacks the myelin found in the peripheral nervous system.

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Definitions:

Atkinson and Shiffrin Model

A model of memory proposed by Richard Atkinson and Richard Shiffrin that describes how information flows through three stages: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

Rehearsal Systems

Techniques or processes used to practice or repeat information or skills to enhance memory retention or proficiency.

Maintenance Rehearsal

A cognitive process that involves repeatedly reviewing information to keep it in short-term memory for extended periods.

Elaborative Rehearsal

A memory technique that involves thinking about the meaning of the term to be remembered, as opposed to simply repeating the term to oneself.