Spontaneous Confabulations Only Occur

question 114

Multiple Choice

Spontaneous confabulations only occur:

• A)During times of great stress"
• B)In patients with a particular type of brain injury"
• C)After an individual has witnessed a crime"
• D)When an uninjured individual is pressed for information they cannot remember"

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Definitions:

Medulla

Part of the brainstem involved in controlling involuntary functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Brain Stem

The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord to the forebrain and cerebrum, controlling basic life functions like breathing and heart rate.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (BPM).

Endorphins

Natural chemicals in the body that interact with the brain's receptors to reduce pain and boost happiness, often referred to as the body's natural painkillers.