16 Questions
What is the factor that is manipulated in experimental research?
Independent variable
What is the outcome of interest in experimental research?
Dependent variable
What is the purpose of random assignment in treatment research?
To control for potential confounding variables
What is the purpose of a standard treatment comparison study?
To compare the efficacy of different treatments
What does neuroplasticity refer to?
Flexibility of the brain in making changes in response to experiences
How do enriched prenatal environments affect offspring?
Result in offspring more resilient to early brain injuries
What contributes to the dramatic formation of neural connections after birth?
Postnatal experiences
Why have advances in understanding brain deficiencies increased?
Because of increased availability of sophisticated neuroimaging techniques
What is Taijin Kyofusho?
An anxiety disorder prevalent in Japan
How do individuals in China with depression often express their distress?
By focusing on physical concerns
What is Ataque de nervios characterized by?
Physical and verbal aggression
How do individuals experiencing Ataque de nervios typically feel after the episode?
A complete memory loss of the 'ataque' period
Which neurotransmitter is strongly implicated in reducing anxiety and other emotional states characterized by high levels of arousal?
GABA
What is the function of agonists related to neurotransmitters?
Facilitate effects of a neurotransmitter on the post-synaptic neuron
Which gland is referred to as the master gland of the body?
Pituitary gland
What do hormonal imbalances primarily affect in our bodies?
Nervous system
Explore the relationship between brain dysfunction, neural plasticity, and genetic markers in the context of abnormal psychology. Learn about the search for gene candidates for mental disorders and how disruptions in biological processes can lead to abnormalities in brain structure and function.
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