The Gut-Brain Axis Refers to _______

question 32

Multiple Choice

The gut-brain axis refers to _______.

• A) changes in brain chemistry and behavior caused by the gut microbiota
• B) neurons in the spinal cord that connect the gut and the brain
• C) pores in the blood-brain barrier that permit the passage of glucose and other nutrients
• D) the location of dormant viruses that infect both the gut and the brain

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Definitions:

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, often considered in psychology as patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior.

Henry Murray

An American psychologist who co-developed the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) and advanced the theory of needs, emphasizing psychogenic needs in personality.

Trait Approach

A perspective in psychology that focuses on the identification and measurement of stable characteristics that differentiate individuals.

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment process aimed at addressing mental health issues through psychological means rather than medical interventions.