AB PSY: MASTER THE BASICS-KEY TERMS PART 1
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- Q1
Which of the following best describes the function of an afferent neuron?
It transmits sensory information from the body to the central nervous system.
It helps in producing neurotransmitters for muscle contraction.
It sends motor commands from the brain to the muscles.
It connects two motor neurons in a reflex arc.
30s - Q2
Which of the following best describes the function of efferent neurons?
They receive signals from the environment.
They connect two neurons in the spinal cord.
They carry motor commands from the brain to muscles and glands.
They carry sensory information to the brain.
30s - Q3
A patient presents with a severe anxiety disorder characterized by uncontrollable muscle tremors and heightened startle responses. Which of the following neuronal pathways is primarily responsible for transmitting the signals that directly lead to these observable motor symptoms?
Interneurons facilitating communication between different brain regions involved in emotion processing.
Neurotransmitters like serotonin regulating mood and anxiety levels in the synaptic cleft.
Afferent neurons carrying sensory information from the muscles to the central nervous system.
Efferent neurons transmitting motor commands from the central nervous system to the muscles.
30s - Q4
A patient diagnosed with a panic disorder experiences episodes characterized by intense fear, hyperventilation, and a racing heart. Following a panic attack, the patient often reports feeling exhausted, with a noticeable slowing of their heart rate and a return to normal breathing. Which division of the autonomic nervous system is primarily responsible for the recovery and calming phase observed after the panic attack?
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Somatic Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System
Enteric Nervous System
60s - Q5
A combat veteran diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) frequently experiences flashbacks accompanied by a sudden surge of adrenaline, increased heart rate, rapid shallow breathing, and muscle tension. These physiological responses are primarily mediated by the activation of which division of the autonomic nervous system?
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System
60s - Q6
Process of determining whether the particular problem afflicting the individual meets all criteria for a psychological disorder
Epidemiology
Diagnosis
Clinical Assessment
Prevalence
30s - Q7
the systematic evaluation and measurement of psychological, biological, and social factors in an individual presenting with a possible psychological disorder.
Prevalence
Prognosis
Incidence
Clinical Assessment
30s - Q8
study of the distribution of diseases, disorders, or health-related behaviors in a given population.
Incidence
Prevalence
Epidemiology
Lifetime Prevalence
30s - Q9number of active cases in a population during a given period of time.
Incidence
Symptom
Diagnosis
Prevalence
30s - Q10
proportion of actual, active cases of a disorder in a given population at a given point in time.
Prevalence
Point Prevalence
Incidence
1 Year Prevalence
30s - Q11
Everyone who experienced depression at any point in time throughout the entire year.
Incidence
1 Year Prevalence
Point Prevalence
Prevalence
30s - Q12
estimate number of people who have had a particular disorder at any time in their lives.
Prevalence
Lifetime Prevalence
Incidence
1 Year Prevalence
30s - Q13
number of new cases occur over a given period of time.
Prevalence
Relevant incidence
Symptom
Incidence
30s - Q14
manifestation of disease that the physicians receive.
Sympathetic
Sign
Syndrome
Symptome
30s - Q15
subjective representation of the complaints of the patient.
Sympathetic
Symptom
Syndrome
Sign
30s