The Chapter Begins by Introducing the Case of David, a Person

question 113

Multiple Choice

The chapter begins by introducing the case of David, a person with Capgras syndrome. The fact that David did not show any changes in electrodermal activity (EDA) when viewing pictures of people close to him suggests that

• A) there was significant damage to his frontal lobe
• B) there was a disconnect between his visual face perception areas and the emotional centers of the brain
• C) he was likely a sociopath
• D) he had a dissociative disorder

Understand the importance of considering lurking variables in interpreting correlations, especially in societal and economic contexts.

Analyze data involving human performance or behavior under different conditions.

Identify and correct errors in the use of the past participle in sentences.

Understand the correct form and use of past participles in various sentence structures.

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Definitions:

Asperger's Disorder

A developmental disorder affecting ability to effectively socialize and communicate, now considered part of the autism spectrum disorder.

Asperger's Disorder

A disorder on the autism spectrum characterized by difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.

Personal Distress

A negative emotional response to seeing someone else in distress, which can motivate helping behaviors aimed at reducing one's own discomfort rather than the other's distress.