Dr. Linh uses an electroencephalograph (EEG) to detect patterns of brain activity as her participants argue with their romantic partners. Dr. Linh can best be described as a(n)

The profound anterograde amnesia that H. M. experienced after undergoing surgery to control his epilepsy suggests that

a. the prefrontal lobes are the storage area for most long-term memories. b. the hippocampal complex plays a key role in the consolidation of long-term memories. c. the cortex houses exact recordings of past experiences and events. d. long-term memories are processed and stored in the cerebellum.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of psychological disorders?

a. a faulty perception or interpretation of reality b. personal distress c. socially appropriate behavior d. self-defeating behavior