Chapter 1. Scientific American Psychology: Dr. Jill, Own Words

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Scientific American: Psychology

Video Profile Activity: Dr. Jill, In Her Own Words

1.1 Check Your Understanding

1.Which of the following medical events occurred that made it both ironic and fortunate that Dr. Taylor’s expertise was in the area of human brains?

She suffered from a stroke.

She developed meningitis.

She was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

She had a traumatic brain injury in a car accident.

Correct.

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2. When Dr. Taylor was experiencing her medical event, which of the following symptoms let her know that it was a serious problem and not a minor incident?

She experienced terrifying visual hallucinations.

She was unable to enunciate language.

She fell down and was unable to stand up on her own.

She began vomiting and was unable to stop.

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3. During Dr. Taylor’s stay in the hospital, she experienced a “gigi.” She was unable to understand what this was based on the people speaking around her, but she eventually comprehended what a “gigi” was. What was a “gigi?”

A “gigi” was a medical procedure that would be used to break up a clot in her cerebral artery.

Gigi was Dr. Taylor’s mother, who rocked her in her hospital bed.

A “gigi” was a Graphomotor Intense Genome Imaging study.

Gigi was Dr. Taylor’s cat, who was brought to the hospital to try to stimulate recognition.

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4. Which activity that Dr. Taylor had enjoyed in her earlier years was an important part of her rehabilitation after her medical event?

Knitting and crocheting.

Running 5k and 10k races.

Playing musical instruments.

Sketching with charcoal pencils.

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5. Which of the following personality changes does Dr. Taylor note she has experienced since her medical event?

She has lost interest in spending time with friends and family members, and prefers the company of her animals.

She is now far more attentive to the details of her work and has become more successful as a result.

She no longer has any fears or anxieties.

She has become more gregarious and people-oriented.

Correct.

Incorrect.