One of the Problems with the Prolonged Activation of the HPA

question 49

Multiple Choice

One of the problems with the prolonged activation of the HPA axis due to chronic stress is that it:

• A) remains inactive even during extreme stress
• B) destroys neurons in the spinal cord
• C) damages neurons in the hippocampus
• D) facilitates long-term potentiation

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Definitions:

Signal-detection

a psychological theory that aims to quantify the ability to discern between information-bearing patterns and random patterns that distract from the information.

Sensory Input

Information received through the senses, which is then processed by the brain.

Perception

The process of organizing, identifying, and interpreting sensory information in order to represent and understand the environment.

Signal-detection Theory

A psychological theory that explains how we discern between information-bearing patterns and random noise in the environment.