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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat: Dr. P’s Case

Who was Dr. P from The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat? What did Dr. P’s case teach author Oliver Sacks about left-hemisphere damage? In the book of psychological case studies, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Dr. P was a patient who suffered from left-hemisphere damage and had trouble identifying what he was seeing. In fact, the book is named after Dr. P because he did, literally, mistake his wife’s head for a floating hat. Continue on for more information about the case study of Dr. P. in The Man Who Mistook His Wife

The Man With No Memories: The Jimmie G. Case Study

Who was Jimmie G. from The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat? What made Jimmie G.’s case study on Korsakov’s syndrome so unique? Jimmie G. was one of psychologist Oliver Sacks’ patients who suffered from Korsakov’s syndrome. Jimmie G.’s was very similar to ten-second-Tom from the movie 50 First Dates in that his memory of the last 30 years was wiped and he was stuck in an eternal present. Continue reading to learn all about the amazing case of Jimmie G.

The Behind-the-Scenes of Donald Trump’s Government

What was it like to work under Donald Trump’s government? How did he run his office in the White House? Working under Donald Trump’s government was hardly a walk in the park. According to the anonymous author of A Warning, a book into the behind-the-scenes of Trump’s administration, the president didn’t even know how the executive branch worked and often gave orders to the wrong people. Here is an insider look at what it was like to work under Donald Trump’s government.

Disembodiment: Case Study on Loss of Proprioception

Who was Christina in The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat? Why did Christina suddenly lose control of her own body? One of Oliver Sack’s patients was Christina, a young woman who suddenly became disembodied due to unknown reasons. At the age of 27, Christina suffered a loss of proprioception, meaning she was basically a brain operating a robot body. Continue reading to learn all about Christina’s extraordinary case.

Donald Trump: What Were the 3 Removal Options?

Was Donald Trump fit for the presidency? Further, what were the different options for removing Trump from the post? In A Warning, a book on the behind-the-scenes of Donald Trump’s presidency, the anonymous author argues that Trump “deserves to be fired.” The question was how best to remove him from office. Any option other than an election should only be considered as a “last resort.” This article takes a look at three Donald Trump’s removal options and considers the circumstances under which they could have been possible.

Korsakov’s Syndrome: Alcohol-Related Brain Damage

What is Korsakov’s Syndrome? What are the symptoms? How did this alcohol-related brain damage change Mr. Thompson’s life in The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat? Korsakov’s Syndrome is caused by alcohol-related brain damage. It can present in many different ways, but this article will focus on the extraordinary case of Mr. Thompson: the man with the ever-changing personae. Here is the story of Mr. Thompson as told by his psychologist, Oliver Sacks.

Witty Ticcy Ray: Oliver Sacks’ Tourette’s Patient

Who was Witty Ticcy Ray? Why do many patients who suffer from superabundance illnesses dislike the idea of treatment? How did Oliver Sacks compromise with Ray? In his book The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, psychologist Oliver Sacks discusses brain illnesses that cause superabundance. One of his patients was Witty Ticcy Ray, a patient with Tourette’s Syndrome who allowed his Tourette’s to become a major part of his personality. Here is Oliver Sack’s research on superabundance and his experience with Witty Ticcy Ray.

President Trump: Lies and Deception

Why do so many people call Donald Trump a liar? What exactly did Trump lie about? Do you think his lies are justified? Many believed whatever Donald Trump said because he was the president. Of course, everything Trump said isn’t a lie, but much of it was. According to a Washington Post analysis, he made eleven thousand false claims in nine hundred days in office, which averaged about ten per day. Let’s take a closer look at President Trump’s lies and other forms of deception.

The Long-Term Effects of Syphilis: The Case of Natasha

Who was the Frisky Natasha in the book The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat? What long-term effects can syphilis have on the brain if left untreated? In psychologist Oliver Sacks’ research, he discusses an elderly woman who he calls the Frisky Natasha. Natasha had contracted syphilis over seventy years before and was suffering the long-term effects of brain damage. However, she seemed to be happy with her disease. Continue reading to learn about the case study of Natasha and the long-term effects of syphilis.

Donald Trump as a Leader: Why He Was Unfit

Was Donald Trump a good leader? What do you think are the most important personal qualities a leader must have? In A Warning, a book about Trump’s presidency written anonymously, the author discusses the behind-the-scenes of Trump’s presidency. He notes that Donald Trump is not fit to run a nation because his views aren’t consistent as they aren’t connected to any core beliefs or principles. Here is what Anonymous has to say about Donald Trump as a leader.