Author Question: In the prologue for the memory chapter, Patient H.M. A) is unable to learn new information. B) ... (Read 98 times)

Sufayan.ah · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

In the prologue for the memory chapter, Patient H.M.

A) is unable to learn new information.
B) is unable to count numbers from 1 to 10.
C) is unable to speak coherent sentences.
D) suffers from a motor tic of the eye.
E) underwent surgery in 1998 to treat aphasia.

Question 2

Cite evidence from the human and rat literature which suggests that obesity is not caused merely by a weak will.

What will be an ideal response?

laurnthompson · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The genetic literature suggests that there is a strong heritability factor for obesity. Although no simple genetic defect has been found for obesity, it is clear that there are important differences in metabolism that result in some persons easily gaining weight during periods of access to high energy diet, while others appear to be resistant to gaining weight. Finally, genetic mutations in feeding relevant pathways (e.g., leptin, MC-4R) in animals are routinely found to produce overeating and weight gain. Animals are not commonly thought of as having a weak will.