Sherrington Studied ____, Which Are Automatic Muscular Responses to Stimuli

question 94

Multiple Choice

 Sherrington studied ____, which are automatic muscular responses to stimuli.

• A) instincts
• B) reflexes
• C) inhibitions
• D) aversions

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Definitions:

Thanatos

In psychoanalytic theory, it refers to the death drive, which is a concept suggesting humans hold an unconscious wish to die or self-destruct.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool for mental disorders used by healthcare professionals.

Altruistic Suicide

A concept by sociologist Émile Durkheim, describing a type of suicide that occurs when individuals sacrifice their life for the perceived benefit of the community.

Clinical Depression

A medical condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities, significantly affecting daily life.