general terms Flashcards
1
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having a psychological origin
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psychogenic
2
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inability to name objects
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agnosia
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
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
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
6
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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