Events Like Conflict with Parents, the Breakup of an Important

question 71

Multiple Choice

Events like conflict with parents, the breakup of an important relationship, or the humiliation of being caught engaging in irresponsible or antisocial acts are all

• A) stressors that can foster depression, but typically do not lead to a suicide attempt.
• B) triggers that result in more delinquent acts.
• C) contributing factors to the imaginary audience and the personal fable.
• D) stressors that can trigger a suicide attempt.

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Definitions:

Brainstem Structures

The lower part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls basic life functions such as breathing.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, associated with instincts, moods, and emotions.

Anterior Thalamus

A part of the thalamus located towards the front of the brain, playing a role in relaying sensory information and in the regulation of consciousness and sleep.

Medial Forebrain Bundle

A neural pathway in the brain that connects the brainstem to various structures in the forebrain, involved in the mediation of reward and pleasure.