Neuropsychological Testing,EEG Studies,and MRI Studies of Children and Adolescents with ADHD

question 331

Multiple Choice

Neuropsychological testing,EEG studies,and MRI studies of children and adolescents with ADHD point to abnormalities in the areas of the brain involved in regulating the processes of attention,inhibition of motor (movement) behaviour,and _______control.

• A)emotional
• B)executive
• C)perceptual
• D)physiological

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Definitions:

Gate-Control Theory

A theory proposing that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that blocks or allows pain signals to proceed to the brain.

Spinal Cord Nerve Fibers

Bundles of axons within the spinal cord that transmit signals to and from the brain.

Increases Pain

The worsening or intensification of pain sensations in the body.

Virtual Reality Games

Interactive games played in a simulated environment that can be similar to or completely different from the real world, experienced through VR headsets.