H.M., the individual who had his hippocampal region removed as a means of reducing his epileptic seizures, lost his ability to encode new memories; however he could still form new__________
a) declarative memories.
b) episodic memories.
c) nondeclarative memories.
d) eidetic memories.
c
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The practice of physiognomy, as well as that of phrenology,
have been summarily discredited by modern scientific research. As it turns out, the bumps on a person's head and one's facial characteristics give virtually no information about their personality characteristics. This is an important reminder of the importance of the critical thinking principle of A) falsifiability. B) correlation versus causation. C) extraordinary claims. D) ruling out rival hypotheses.
Dr. Shedrika uses a form of therapy that emphasizes revealing his clients' unconscious conflicts, urges, and desires, which he believes are the cause of his clients' disordered emotions and behavior. This therapist is most likely using ________
a) behavior therapy b) psychoanalysis c) Gestalt therapy d) systematic desensitization