Hypnosis, as originally used by Mesmer, was used for
a) mild exorcism.
b) uncovering early child abuse.
c) acting as an anesthetic.
d) treating hysteria.
d
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Sandy asked Professor Alperson how decreased volumes in cortical structures and enlarged ventricles predispose a person to schizophrenia. Having read the recent research, Professor Alperson says, ____
a. "They reduce dopamine activity in the brain by blocking dopamine receptor sites in post-synaptic neurons." b. "They increase the availability of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain and increase the severity of the symptoms." c. "They may create subconnections between different brain regions, thereby overloading neural circuitry." d. "They may result in weak or aberrant connections between the different brain regions, leading to reductions in the integrative function of the brain."
The antidepressant medication lithium is also referred to as a mood stabilizer because it a. increases the availability of both dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. b. is less toxic than the SSRI medications
c. helps to prevent manic episodes. d. increases thyroid functioning, which results in improved mood stabilization.
The decline in physical functioning that takes place due to lifestyle behaviors such as unhealthy diet, insufficient exercise, and substance use, as well as environmental influences such as pollution, is referred to as _________
a. primary aging b. tertiary aging c. lateral aging d. secondary aging
The stage at which an individual encounters the crisis of Trust Versus Mistrust is
A) old age. B) middle childhood. C) early adulthood. D) middle adulthood. E) infancy.