A Change in Breathing Pattern to Alternating Regular Periods of Deep

question 16

Multiple Choice

A change in breathing pattern to alternating regular periods of deep, rapid breathing followed by periods of apnea is called _________ and is related to damage in the diencephalon region of the cerebrum.

• A)Cheyne-Stokes respirations
• B)apneustic respirations
• C)neurogenic hyperventilation
• D)ataxic respirations

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Definitions:

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge—to oneself and others, and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions different from one's own.

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions—to oneself and others and understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that differ from one’s own.

False-Belief Tasks

Psychological tests used to assess a child’s understanding that other people can have beliefs about the world that are different from their own, a crucial aspect of theory of mind.

Mental Modules

are hypothesized innate structures in the brain that allow individuals to perform complex cognitive tasks and process specific types of information.