An Obsessive,repetitive Thinking Pattern That Can Lead to Depressive Symptoms

question 39

Multiple Choice

An obsessive,repetitive thinking pattern that can lead to depressive symptoms is also known as

• A) rumination.
• B) reduction.
• C) compulsions.
• D) cognitive loops.

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Definitions:

Concentration Gradient

A difference in the concentration of a substance across a distance, leading to substances moving from an area of high concentration to one of lower concentration.

Carrier Molecule

A protein that facilitates the transport of specific substances across a cell membrane by changing its shape.

Cyanide

A highly toxic chemical compound that can prevent cells from using oxygen, leading to rapid cell death and potentially fatal poisoning.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, crucial for muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, and chemical synthesis.