Mike Has Recently Broken Up with His Girlfriend Maura

question 118

Multiple Choice

Mike has recently broken up with his girlfriend Maura.According to research conducted by Akert (1998) , over the next few weeks, Mike likely to experience

• A) depression.
• B) guilt.
• C) elation.
• D) devastation.

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Definitions:

Terminal Buttons

The small knobs at the end of an axon that release chemicals (neurotransmitters) to transmit the neural signal to the next neuron.

Primary Inhibitory

Refers to the predominant or principal actions or mechanisms responsible for suppression or reduction of biological or chemical activity.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.

Excitatory

Pertaining to or causing an increase in activity in the body or brain, often referring to neurotransmitters that promote the firing of neurons.