This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Describe the major symptoms of posttraumatic amnesia and how these symptoms have provided support ... (Read 37 times)

mia

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 564
on: Jun 22, 2018
Describe the major symptoms of posttraumatic amnesia and how these symptoms have provided support for the theory of consolidation. Describe studies that have been conducted to determine consolidation times and what they have accomplished.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Discuss Korsakoff's syndrome and the amnesia associated with it. What areas of the brain have been linked to Korsakoff's syndrome, and what is the evidence for these links?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

smrtceo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer:
30 for a description of posttraumatic amnesia
20 for a description of consolidation and the evidence for it
30 for a description of studies of gradients of retrograde amnesia
20 for reaching a conclusion based on the discussion

Answer to Question 2

Answer:
30 for discussing Korsakoff's syndrome
40 for linking the mammillary bodies, mediodorsal nuclei, and the medial diencephalon to Korsakoff's amnesia
30 for describing relevant evidence


mia

  • Member
  • Posts: 564
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

nanny

  • Member
  • Posts: 313
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.

Did you know?

Asthma occurs in one in 11 children and in one in 12 adults. African Americans and Latinos have a higher risk for developing asthma than other groups.

Did you know?

The average person is easily confused by the terms pharmaceutics and pharmacology, thinking they are one and the same. Whereas pharmaceutics is the science of preparing and dispensing drugs (otherwise known as the science of pharmacy), pharmacology is the study of medications.

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

A plot of trophic diversity across the major groups of organisms shows highest trophic diversity amo A plot of trophic diversity across the major groups of organisms shows highest trophic diversity amo
The major arteries of the body. The major arteries of the body.
As a biochem major As a biochem major
Symptoms and Signs Associated with Damage to Nerves in Different Areas of the Spinal Column Symptoms and Signs Associated with Damage to Nerves in Different Areas of the Spinal Column
Major marma point locations. Major marma point locations.
Do Posttraumatic Interventions Help Do Posttraumatic Interventions Help
Video: Types of Burns

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library