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panfilo

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A neuropsychologist is describing several patients at a case conference. He says John does not know the names of common objects, such as shoes, shirts, and screwdrivers. Jill does not know how to use such objects. What terms will he use to describe John
 
  and Jill's difficulties?
 
  a. John exhibits apraxia; Jill exhibits aphasia.
  b. John exhibits aphasia; Jill exhibits apraxia.
  c. John exhibits retrograde amnesia; Jill exhibits anterograde amnesia.
  d. John exhibits anterograde amnesia; Jill exhibits retrograde amnesia.

Question 2

What is the key to the assertive community treatment programs for schizophrenia?
 
  a. The clinicians seek out the patients to provide services.
  b. The programs encourage members of the community to interact with patients.
  c. The programs use some of the same techniques used in assertive training for socially shy people.
  d. The clinicians insist that patients must live on their own in the community, without relying on drug treatments.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.



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