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What does abnormal refer to in a statistical context?

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It falls below or above the mean.

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Define dementia.

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A loss of overall cognitive ability over time.

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What is senility?

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Brain changes occurring in individuals over 65.

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What is dementia precock often associated with?

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Early signs seen as schizophrenia.

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Which side of the brain is primarily responsible for linguistic functions?

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Left side.

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What is the role of the right side of the brain?

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More spatial awareness.

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What does the back of the brain primarily handle?

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Perception.

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What is the function of the front of the brain?

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Analyzing what is going on.

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What does the frontal lobe control?

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Higher cognitive functions including decision making.

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What is the primary area of the brain responsible for?

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Becoming aware of something.

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What does the secondary area of the brain allow?

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Gnosis (knowledge).

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What does agnosia mean?

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Lack of knowing.

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What is the tertiary area of the brain responsible for?

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Integrating information from multiple senses.

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What does the insula represent?

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The internal body cavity and controls taste.

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What is the role of the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) in emotions?

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Stores memories of sad events.

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What does Positron Emission Tomography (PET) study?

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Healthy women remembering sad events.

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How are simple emotions like fear, sadness, and happiness processed in the brain?

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They are segregated.

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What characterizes individuals with underactive ACC during sad events?

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They tend to lack remorse and empathy.

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What does the frontal cortex help with?

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Weighing decisions, such as studying vs. watching Netflix.

20
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What happens if the orbital frontal section is damaged?

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Inability to control and regulate emotions.

21
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What is hypofrontal metabolism?

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Less activity in the frontal lobe.

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