Melinda Suffers from Migraine Headaches and Seizures

question 10

Multiple Choice

Melinda suffers from migraine headaches and seizures.In the context of neurotransmitter functioning,which of the following most likely plays a significant role in her symptoms?

• A)Too little norepinephrine
• B)Too much glutamate
• C)Too much acetylcholine
• D)Too little dopamine

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Definitions:

Short-term Memory

The ability to keep a limited quantity of data actively accessible in one's consciousness for a brief duration.

Miller

George A. Miller was an American psychologist who made significant contributions to the cognitive psychology field, notably proposing that the human mind can hold 7 ± 2 pieces of information in short-term memory.

Maintenance Rehearsal

A cognitive process of repeatedly reviewing information to be retained in short-term memory and possibly encoded into long-term memory.

Short-term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period.