Ali Has a Psychological Disorder, and Her Doctor Has Prescribed

question 193

Multiple Choice

Ali has a psychological disorder, and her doctor has prescribed a drug that affects the levels of GABA in her nervous system. Based on this information, it is MOST likely that Ali is being treated for a(n) _____ disorder.

• A)schizophrenic
• B)anxiety
• C)dissociative
• D)somatoform

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Definitions:

Neighborhood

A localized community within a larger town, city, or suburb, characterized by social interactions and shared spaces among its inhabitants.

Political Beliefs

Individual or collective opinions and convictions about political systems, policies, and leaders.

Plasticity

The idea that abilities, personality, and other human characteristics are moldable, and thus can change.

Critical Periods

Specific times during early life when the presence or absence of certain experiences can have profound and lasting effects on the development of physiological or behavioural traits.