What is the main function of the reticular formation, which connects to the reticular activating system?
a) to control thinking
b) to regulate emotions
c) to control levels of alertness
d) to coordinate involuntary rapid fine-motor movements
ANS: C
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a. disorganized schizophrenia. b. amphetamine psychosis. c. alcohol poisoning. d. generalized anxiety.
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A. mental status exam B. structured interview C. diagnostic interview D. intake interview
The part of the ear we see is called the
A) cochlea. B) pinna. C) tympanic membrane. D) ossicle.
A severely depressed patient is brought to a hospital emergency room. He has tried to commit suicide, and he says he will try again. When the man's family members arrive, what treatment will physicians recommend?
a) MAO inhibitors b) electroconvulsive therapy c) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors d) a double dose of a tricyclic antidepressant