Physiology Is the Study of

question 32

Multiple Choice

Physiology is the study of

• A) the structure of the body.
• B) the tissues and organs of the body at the microscopic level.
• C) growth and reproduction.
• D) the normal functions of the organ systems.
• E) the facial features as an indication of personality.

Recognize the role of dopamine in the brain and its association with schizophrenia symptoms.

Comprehend the limitations and nuances of the dopamine hypothesis in explaining schizophrenia.

Identify methods for preventing suicide and providing support to those at risk.

Grasp the significance of genetic and environmental factors in the development of schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Specialized Cognitive Mechanisms

Brain functions or structures evolved to solve specific problems of survival or reproduction.

Evolutionary Perspective

An approach in psychology that explains mental and psychological traits—such as memory, perception, or language—as adaptations, i.e., as the functional products of natural selection.

Inferential Heuristics

Mental shortcuts that allow individuals to make judgments and solve problems quickly but can sometimes lead to errors in reasoning.

Conjunction Fallacy

A logical error where individuals mistakenly believe that specific conditions are more probable than a single general one.