Bilateral lesion of the amygdala interferes with the ability to recognize facial expressions of emotion. Individuals with this damage have an especially difficult time recognizing:

a. happiness.
b. sadness.
c. fear.
d. disgust.

Answer: C

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A. M'Naghten rule B. Durham rule C. irresistible impulse rule D. American Law Institute standard

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In order to minimize the chances of failing to recognize cultural variations in response to being interviewed, a clinician should

a. only work with those clients of similar cultural or ethnic background. b. never directly address the situation, but just assume everything will be fine. c. consult with colleagues and/or enlist the help of persons with more expertise in working with particular clients. d. stick to a structured interview format when working with individuals of different cultural or ethnic backgrounds.

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