How Can Neurotransmitters Negatively Affect Psychological Functioning

question 94

Multiple Choice

How can neurotransmitters negatively affect psychological functioning?

• A)when they are chemically transformed and not recognizable by the brain
• B)when the wrong neurotransmitters come in contact with a neuron
• C)when production of neurotransmitters is either excessive or insufficient
• D)when an individual produces antibodies that make neurotransmitters ineffective

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Definitions:

Ellis

Refers to Albert Ellis, a prominent psychologist and the developer of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), which emphasizes changing irrational beliefs to improve emotional well-being.

Break-up

The termination of a relationship through the cessation of cohabitation, partnership, or communication between individuals or groups.

Interpretation

The process of explaining or understanding the meaning of something, often used in the context of analyzing texts or behaviors in therapy.

REBT

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy; a psychotherapeutic approach that emphasizes identifying irrational beliefs, disputing them, and changing underlying attitudes to develop more functional beliefs.