The ________ hypothesis of depression links low levels of certain neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, to depression.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: monoamine
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Several background factors have been observed repeatedly among people who engage in atypical sexual behaviors, including
a. lack of early church- or school-based sex education. b. early failures at intimate relationships. c. lack of a consistent parenting environment. d. high self-esteem.
Which of the following is an accurate statement about antidepressants?
A. Patients using SSRIs will experience improvements within three to five days. B. A positive response to SSRIs is defined as improvements in symptoms of at least 75 percent. C. Using antidepressants while pregnant is not harmful to the developing fetus. D. The newest antidepressant is a combination of an SSRI and a serotonin receptor agonist.
The neurotransmitter implicated in regulatory problems, such as eating and sleep disorders, is ____
a. norepinephrine b. serotonin c. benzodiazepine-GABA d. dopamine
Which brain region decreases in arousal during REM sleep?
A) amygdala B) brain stem C) prefrontal cortex D) visual association area