A Patient Has Smaller Temporal Lobes and High Activity of the Neurotransmitter

question 139

Multiple Choice

A patient has smaller temporal lobes and high activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine.These symptoms are:

• A) psychoneuroimmunological,and the most likely diagnosis is schizotypal personality disorder.
• B) psychoneuroimmunological,and the most likely diagnosis is antisocial personality disorder.
• C) biological,and the most likely diagnosis is schizotypal personality disorder.
• D) biological,and the most likely diagnosis is antisocial personality disorder.

Understand the implications of self-esteem on overall well-being and mental health.

Understand the specific definition of aggression as intentionally harmful behavior motivated to be avoided by the victim.

Differentiate between instrumental and hostile aggression based on motives.

Recognize the decreasing trend of violence and aggression over time and its implications.

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Definitions:

Eating Binges

Episodes of excessive food consumption within a short time period, often accompanied by a sense of loss of control over eating behaviors.

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an extremely low body weight relative to stature, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight and shape.

Dieting

The practice of eating in a regulated manner to achieve or maintain a controlled weight.

Anorexia Nervosa

A serious psychological and eating disorder characterized by an extreme fear of weight gain and a distorted body image, leading to restricted food intake and excessive weight loss.