A Confabulation Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

A confabulation is

• A) the essential meaning of a stored memory.
• B) a method for remembering long lists of unrelated items.
• C) a guess based mostly on out-of-date information.
• D) a skill that is learned, despite the fact that the person does not remember ever practicing the skill.

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Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in stabilizing mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness, also affecting digestion, sleep, and other bodily functions.

Depression

A common mental disorder characterized by persistent sadness, lack of interest, and a range of emotional and physical problems, affecting an individual's daily functioning.

SSRIs

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of drugs typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders.

Prozac

Prozac is a brand name for fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that is commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and certain other psychiatric conditions by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.