general terms Flashcards

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1
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having a psychological origin

A

psychogenic

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2
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inability to name objects

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agnosia

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3
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difficulty comprehending language do to damage in Brocka’s or Wernicke’s Area (or others)

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aphasia

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4
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a harmless substance associated with harmful effects when taken by patients due to negative expectations or the psychological condition of the patient.

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noceibo

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5
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surgical severing of the corpus callosum (usually to control grand mal seizures). Brain sides function independently

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split brain patient

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any treatment used to ameliorate a symptom or disease, but is actually ineffective for the condition.

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placebo

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