Stimulant drugs used to treat ADHD activate the ______ of the brain to increase control over
impulsive acting out behavior.
a. limbic system c. prefrontal cortex
b. brain stem region d. cingulate gyrus
C
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Research participants have been asked to identify with a figure within a series of schematic figures of women ranging from very thin to very obese. What is the subject of this research?
a. body-size delusional systems b. deficits in sensory perception c. dissatisfaction with body image d. the effects of punishment on eating behavior
An infant who is timid and shy may be at risk for developing an anxiety disorder. Timidity and shyness are considered which type of risk factor?
a. general b. developmental c. specific d. familial
LearnSmart QuestionsIf a 2-year-old utters the word "up," and it means "Please pick me up; I am tired of walking," the child has used a(n)
A. undergeneralization. B. holophrase. C. symbolic gesture. D. two-word utterance.
Hanna complains of physical problems that date back to her adolescence. She has suffered from seizures, muscle weakness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, menstrual problems, chest pains, and urinary problems. Although she really suffers from these symptoms, her doctors have never been able to find a physical cause. She is most likely suffering from __________.
A. somatic symptom disorder B. conversion disorder C. hypochondriasis D. Münchausen syndrome