What Is an Example of a Partial but Sustained Contraction

question 194

Multiple Choice

What is an example of a partial but sustained contraction of a whole muscle?

• A) Blinking an eyelid
• B) Tetanic contraction
• C) Muscle twitch
• D) Maintenance of posture
• E) Motor unit fatigue

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Definitions:

Free Associate

A psychoanalytic process where the patient speaks freely to reveal unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Psychotherapist

A trained professional who treats mental health problems and emotional difficulties through talking and psychological techniques.

Psychodynamic Approach

An approach to psychology emphasizing unconscious thought, the conflict between biological drives (such as the drive for sex) and society’s demands, and early childhood family experiences.

Unconscious Conflicts

Internal struggles arising from unresolved, often repressed, desires or impulses that can lead to mental disturbances or disorders according to psychoanalytic theories.