The Ability of the Nervous System to Become Less Responsive

question 20

Multiple Choice

The ability of the nervous system to become less responsive to a maintained stimulus is called _____________.

• A) immunity
• B) sensory adaptation
• C) accommodation
• D) sensory deprivation

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Definitions:

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often resulting from long-term use of antipsychotic drugs.

Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels, that occur together and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Deficit Syndrome

A subtype of schizophrenia characterized by the presence of persistent and primary negative symptoms such as emotional blunting, alogia, or avolition.

Antipsychotic Medicine

A class of medication primarily used to manage psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, or disorders like schizophrenia.