When Experiences with an Arousing Stimulus Lead to a Stronger-Than-Normal

question 66

Multiple Choice

When experiences with an arousing stimulus lead to a stronger-than-normal response to a later stimulus, this is known as:

• A) habituation.
• B) sensitization.
• C) dishabituation.
• D) priming.

Recognize the significance of patient education in managing mental health conditions and medication side effects.

Understand and apply knowledge of neuroanatomy in relation to symptoms of mental health disorders.

Understand the importance of relationship building in psychiatric care, including trust between patient and provider.

Identify the competencies required for nurses in different psychiatric settings.

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Definitions:

Mitosis

A process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell, crucial for growth and repair in multicellular organisms.

Natural Selection

The process through which species survive and evolve, in which individuals with phenotypes that are more adaptive to the environmental conditions survive and reproduce with greater success than do individuals with phenotypes that are less adaptive.

Charles Darwin

An English naturalist, geologist, and biologist best known for his contributions to the science of evolution.

Psychological Traits

Characteristics of individuals that are thought to be persistent across situations and time, influencing behavior and experiences.