A patient's chart indicates that his headache pain is described as "piercing" and "excruciating." The pain comes on abruptly, and the use of alcohol or lying down can bring on the pain. Which type of headache is described here?

a) cluster
b) tension
c) migraine
d) muscle contraction


a

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a. feeling unable to solve his or her problems b. wanting to get even with other people c. wantingto make othersremember him or her d. believing he or she will achieve a higher state of existence

Psychology

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a. decrease the level of dopamine in the brain b. increase the level of dopamine in the brain c. reduce the level of acetylcholine in the brain d. decrease the level acetylcholine in the brain

Psychology

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A. Tukey ad hoc B. Kendall's TAU-B C. Somer's d D. Pearson r

Psychology

__________ is the scientific study of mental processes, including perception, thought, memory, and reasoning.

A. Neuropsychology B. Forensic psychology C. Physiological psychology D. Social psychology E. Cognitive psychology

Psychology