Many conditions other than those that attack the brain tissue directly can also produce symptoms of neurocognitive disorder. These can be either medical conditions or other types of mental disorders. One cause of neurocognitive disorder is the severe
interruption of blood flow to the brain known as a
a. stroke.
b. myocardial infection.
c. vascular occlusion.
d. vasodementia.
Answer: a.
Psychology
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a. reduces feelings of entrapment. b. increases self-esteem. c. increases altruistic behavior. d. decreases us-them thinking.
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In the 1950s Terence had a procedure done to him where the doctor used an instrument to cut the nerve fibers connecting his prefrontal cortex to the rest of the brain. This procedure, called _____________, left him withdrawn and unable to care for himself
A) ECT B) deep brain surgery C) a lobotomy D) transcranial stimulation
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