Studies with Placebos and Studies Using Hypnotism Suggest That Much

question 49

Multiple Choice

 Studies with placebos and studies using hypnotism suggest that much of the reduction in pain is the result of decreased activation in the ____.

• A) emotion areas of the brain
• B) hypothalamus
• C) spinal cord
• D) somatosensory areas of the cortex

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Definitions:

Symptoms Of Depression

Symptoms of depression include a persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest, leading to significant impairment in daily life.

Catharsis Of Anger

The process of releasing and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions, particularly anger, through certain activities or actions.

Angry Outbursts

Explosive expressions of anger, often sudden and without apparent control, which can impact social relationships and personal well-being.

Amygdala Blood Flow

Refers to the circulation of blood in the amygdala, a region of the brain involved in emotions, where changes in blood flow may be associated with emotional states or disorders.