Having a Theory of Mind Indicates That an Individual

question 169

Multiple Choice

Having a theory of mind indicates that an individual

• A) understands the physiological workings of the brain.
• B) can draw inferences.
• C) understands that mental states exist and guide behavior.
• D) can reason about abstract concepts.

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Definitions:

Tyrosine

An amino acid that serves as a precursor to several important neurotransmitters, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.

Metabotropic Receptor

Embedded membrane protein with a binding site for a neurotransmitter linked to a G protein; can affect other receptors or act with second messengers to affect other cellular processes, including opening a pore.

Membrane-Spanning Proteins

Proteins that penetrate through the lipid bilayer of cell membranes, often functioning as receptors or channels.

Parkinson Disease

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and bradykinesia, due to the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain.