A Patient Who Experiences Frequent Panic Attacks Asks the Nurse

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient who experiences frequent panic attacks asks the nurse, "Why does this happen to me?" The nurse should explain that the problem might relate to a deficit of which brain chemical?

• A) GABA
• B) Serotonin
• C) Dopamine
• D) Glutamate

Comprehend the impact of arousal and its cognitive appraisal on emotional responses.

Understand the role of brain areas and neurotransmitters in the development and treatment of schizophrenia.

Recognize the impact of antipsychotic drugs on neurotransmitters in treating schizophrenia.

Distinguish between positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia and their prognostic implications.

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Definitions:

Universals

Characteristics or elements that are common to all human cultures, societies, or languages, often considered innate features of human nature.

Baumrind

A psychologist known for her research on parenting styles, including authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive classifications.

Permissive Parents

Parenting characterized by a high degree of responsiveness but low demands, where parents are nurturing and accepting but provide few guidelines and rules.

Authoritative Pattern

A consistent way or method that is commanding and self-assured, often related to parenting or leadership styles that balance strictness with support.