What are the key brain regions and subsequent changes in activity implicated in mood disorders?

What will be an ideal response?


Damage to the left anterior prefrontal cortex, decreased volume in the orbital prefrontal cortex, lower levels of activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, decreased volume in the hippocampus, both decreased volume and abnormally low levels of activation in the anterior cingulate cortex, and increased activation in the amygdala.

Psychology

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When considering the key issue of continuous versus staged development, what is the current conclusion about the contribution of each philosophy in understanding development?

A. Neither philosophy really informs us accurately about development. B. Staged development seems to be more accurate for describing development than continuous philosophies. C. Continuous philosophies seem to be more accurate for describing development than staged development. D. Both philosophies are processes that work hand in hand in development.

Psychology

According to Plato’s reminiscence theory of knowledge, all knowledge is:

a. personal opinion b. innate c. derived from sensory experience d. culturally determined

Psychology

All of the following is correct regarding the submission of a human research protocol to an IRB EXCEPT ______.

A. a research protocol must be submitted to and approved by an IRB before a study is conducted B. all researchers are bound to follow the research protocol once it is approved by an IRB C. a research protocol outlines the details of a study to be completed and how the researcher will address potential ethical concerns in the study D. if a research protocol is rejected, it cannot be resubmitted to the IRB even if it is revised

Psychology

Sonia’s mother and father used an authoritative parenting style, and Sonia was an excellent student. Authoritative parenting is associated with adolescent achievement

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology