Individuals More Often Experience Intrusive Thoughts, Flashbacks, Nightmares, and Problems

question 11

Multiple Choice

Individuals more often experience intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares, and problems in concentrating when a loved one's death is

• A) slow and prolonged.
• B) discussed openly with a doctor.
• C) sudden or untimely.
• D) occurring in a hospital or institution.

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Definitions:

Muscular Rigidity

An increased tone of muscle tissue leading to stiffness and resistance to movement.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays a role in muscle activation and memory formation.

Antagonist

A substance that acts against and blocks an action, such as a drug that binds to a receptor without activating it and thereby prevents a biological response.

Memory Loss

The inability to remember information or events, which can be a temporary condition or a symptom of neurological diseases.