Abnormal Psychology: Brain Dysfunction and Genetic Markers
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What is the factor that is manipulated in experimental research?

  • Dependent variable
  • Outcome variable
  • Control variable
  • Independent variable (correct)

What is the outcome of interest in experimental research?

  • Dependent variable (correct)
  • Control variable
  • Independent variable
  • Causal variable

What is the purpose of random assignment in treatment research?

  • To control for potential confounding variables (correct)
  • To ensure the treatment is effective
  • To ensure all participants receive treatment
  • To introduce bias into the study

What is the purpose of a standard treatment comparison study?

<p>To compare the efficacy of different treatments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does neuroplasticity refer to?

<p>Flexibility of the brain in making changes in response to experiences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do enriched prenatal environments affect offspring?

<p>Result in offspring more resilient to early brain injuries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the dramatic formation of neural connections after birth?

<p>Postnatal experiences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why have advances in understanding brain deficiencies increased?

<p>Because of increased availability of sophisticated neuroimaging techniques (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Taijin Kyofusho?

<p>An anxiety disorder prevalent in Japan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals in China with depression often express their distress?

<p>By focusing on physical concerns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Ataque de nervios characterized by?

<p>Physical and verbal aggression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals experiencing Ataque de nervios typically feel after the episode?

<p>A complete memory loss of the 'ataque' period (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is strongly implicated in reducing anxiety and other emotional states characterized by high levels of arousal?

<p>GABA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of agonists related to neurotransmitters?

<p>Facilitate effects of a neurotransmitter on the post-synaptic neuron (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland is referred to as the master gland of the body?

<p>Pituitary gland (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do hormonal imbalances primarily affect in our bodies?

<p>Nervous system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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