DrChalmers Is Learning About the Brain by Studying a Patient

question 249

Multiple Choice

Dr.Chalmers is learning about the brain by studying a patient of his who has suffered damage to the hippocampus.What is a drawback of using this technique to learn about brain function?

• A) The location of brain activity cannot be pinpointed precisely.
• B) It only tells us when a brain area is needed, not what the brain area does.
• C) It is impossible to establish cause and effect.
• D) It requires that the patients consume a radioactive substance.

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Definitions:

Willingness To Report

The predisposition or likelihood of an individual to disclose or share information about incidents, such as crimes or accidents, to authorities or relevant parties.

Media Violence

refers to the depiction of violent acts in various forms of media and its potential impact on aggressive behavior in viewers.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions meant to cause harm or assert dominance, often stemming from emotional distress or environmental factors.

Disinhibit

To stimulate a response that has been suppressed (inhibited) by showing a model engaging in that response without aversive consequences.