A Professor's Office Is a Mess; Graded Tests Are in Piles

question 141

Multiple Choice

A professor's office is a mess; graded tests are in piles on the desk, overflowing bookshelves line the walls, and research materials from years ago occupy boxes on the floor where there is only a narrow pathway to walk. If the professor is experiencing a diagnosable disorder, it would MOST likely be in which category?

• A) social anxiety disorders
• B) panic disorders
• C) obsessive-compulsive-related disorders
• D) specific phobias

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Myelin Sheaths

Fatty coverings on the axons of some neurons that help speed neural impulses.

Degeneration

The process by which tissue deteriorates over time, losing structure and function, often associated with diseases and aging.

Nervous System

A complex network of nerves and cells that transmits signals between different parts of the body.