What change has been instituted in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to reduce the chance of memory impairment?
a) Treatments are now spread across six months.
b) Treatment is generally given to unilaterally and not to the hemisphere responsible for language.
c) The treatment is now given while a patient is in Stage 4 sleep--a stage of sleep that is not associated with memory processing.
d) All patients are given memory tests before and after treatment; those patients who exhibit memory impairment attend special classes to aid recall.
B
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a) The person lacks the ability to seek help. b) The person does not experience personal distress. c) The problems the person experiences do not match his/her knowledge of him/herself. d) The problems the person experiences seem like a minor hassle.
The effects of Rubella on babies most clearly illustrate which of the major principles governing teratogenic effects?
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