The Great Depression Resulted in Part from

question 3

Multiple Choice

The Great Depression resulted in part from

• A) a shortage of credit in the purchase of stocks.
• B) underproduction of agricultural products.
• C) a decrease in the use of oil and hydroelectricity.
• D) an international financial crisis, begun by the New York stock market crash.
• E) fear of renewed warfare in Europe.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for relaxation and conserving energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

An inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate nerve cell activity and is involved in reducing excitability.

Sensory Perceptual Alterations

Changes or disturbances in the way an individual perceives sensory inputs, which can be a symptom of various neurological or psychological conditions.

Circadian Rhythms

Natural, internal processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and repeat roughly every 24 hours.