What Is One of the Conclusions Generally Drawn from the 1990s

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is one of the conclusions generally drawn from the 1990s studies of OCD, brain imaging and cognitive-behavioural therapy by Baxter et al., and the follow-up studies by Schwartz et al.?

• A)Neurotransmitters affect how people feel and act.
• B)Drugs are the only way to impact faulty neurotransmitter circuits.
• C)Neurotransmitters are a result of how people feel and act, not a cause.
• D)Psychosocial factors such as therapy affect neurotransmitters.

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Definitions:

Metabolic Alkalosis

A condition characterized by an increase in the alkalinity (pH) of the body's fluids, often due to an excessive loss of acidic substances.

Respiratory Alkalosis

A condition resulting from a decrease in the partial pressure of carbon dioxide due to hyperventilation, leading to a pH imbalance.

Hyperventilation

Rapid or deep breathing that exceeds the body's need for oxygen, often resulting in dizziness.

Water Intake

The process of consuming water to maintain hydration, essential for bodily functions and overall health.