Which of the Following Is NOT True of Mood Disorders

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of mood disorders, according to the biological perspective?

• A) Activity in the left frontal lobe is increased during a depressed state.
• B) Norepinephrine is scarce during depression.
• C) Brain reward centers are less active during a depressed state.
• D) The hippocampus, which is linked with the brain's emotion circuitry, is vulnerable to stress-related damage.

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