18 Questions
Which neurotransmitter is associated with voluntary movement, learning, memory, and emotion?
Dopamine
Which neurotransmitter deficiency is linked to Alzheimer's disease?
Acetylcholine
What is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain?
GABA
Which neurotransmitter plays a central role in depression due to its decreased levels?
Serotonin
What is reported in neurology when a person is unresponsive to external stimuli?
Coma
Which neurotransmitter is the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain?
Glutamate
What is the term that refers to the ability to move objects with the power of the mind?
Telekinesis
Which of the following personality traits is part of the 'Big 5' personality traits?
Agreeableness
What is the biologically based characteristic manner of reacting called?
Temperament
Which type of personality is described as impatient and anger-prone?
Type A
What refers to a learned way of behaving?
Habit
Which theory of personality development is associated with Sigmund Freud?
Psychoanalytic Theory
Which stage of sleep is characterized by the deepest and most restorative sleep?
Stage 3 (delta / deep / slow wave sleep)
What term refers to the process of putting a person into a trance-like state with heightened suggestibility?
Hypnosis
Which of the following is an example of a hallucinogen drug?
LSD
What is the term for the phenomenon of focusing on one stimulus while filtering out others?
Selective attention
Which type of drug is known for stimulating central nervous system activity and energizing behavior?
Cocaine
In pain management for cancer patients, which approach follows a stepladder method?
Administering opioids
Learn about different neurotransmitters and their roles in the body, including Acetylcholine, Dopamine, Serotonin, and Endorphins. Understand their functions and the associated conditions when their levels are imbalanced.
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