You Are Examining the Neurotransmitter Concentrations in a Patient

question 502

Multiple Choice

You are examining the neurotransmitter concentrations in a patient. You believe that the patient is suffering from schizophrenia. What would you look for to confirm your hypothesis?

• A)Decreased levels of GABA
• B)Decreased levels of dopamine
• C)Increased levels of dopamine
• D)Increased levels of GABA
• E)Increased levels of ACh

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Definitions:

Personal Standards

Individual beliefs about the level of excellence or performance that one should achieve to be satisfied with oneself.

Physiological Arousal

Physical responses of the body to emotional stimuli, such as increased heart rate, sweating, or rapid breathing.

Generalized Anxiety

A chronic condition characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about everyday things across various situations.

Irrational Assumptions

Beliefs that are based on incorrect reasoning or understanding, often leading to negative consequences or behaviors.