Which of the Following Is a Way in Which CT

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way in which CT scans have been used to better understand how the brain works in abnormal behaviour?

• A) by examining changes in structural abnormalities before and after treatment of a disorder.
• B) by examining changes in structural abnormalities before and after an episode of psychopathology.
• C) by examining stability of structural abnormalities following cessation of medication.
• D) by examining stability of structural abnormalities over the course of day.
• E) by examining gender differences in structural abnormalities.

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Definitions:

Punishment

The process by which a stimulus or event weakens or reduces the probability of the response that it follows.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic or anxiety responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation, paired with relaxation exercises.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the conditioned response to be evoked by stimuli that are similar to the stimulus that was originally conditioned.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, which leads to changes in behavior.