Individuals with a Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM) Sometimes Also

question 21

Multiple Choice

Individuals with a highly superior autobiographical memory (HSAM) sometimes also display ________.

• A) reduced insula volume
• B) obsessive-compulsive disorder
• C) posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• D) reduced volume in the striatum

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Definitions:

Long-Term Practicing

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Runner's High

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Altered State

A condition where the mind's normal awareness and functioning are modified, often experienced during meditation, hypnosis, or under the influence of substances.

Dopamine Release

The process by which dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, is released into the synaptic gap.