When Injury or Disease Affects the Brain's Functioning

question 97

Multiple Choice

When injury or disease affects the brain's functioning:

• A) cognition is adversely affected in a dramatic way.
• B) life is inevitably changed, either physically or mentally.
• C) sensory input is drastically reduced.
• D) personality is adversely affected in a dramatic way.

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Definitions:

Serotonin Dependence

A condition not widely recognized in medical terminology, but may refer to a reliance on mechanisms that enhance serotonin levels to regulate mood.

Physical Dependence

The physiological need for a drug that causes unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as physical pain and a craving for the drug when it is discontinued.

Psychological Dependence

The strong desire to repeat the use of a drug for emotional reasons, such as a feeling of well-being and reduction of stress.

Drug Addiction

A chronic disease characterized by compulsive, or uncontrollable, drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences and changes in the brain, which can be long-lasting.