If the Normal Aging Brain Does Lose Neurons Over Time,how

question 36

Multiple Choice

If the normal aging brain does lose neurons over time,how might a person compensate for this loss?

• A) The blood flow to the brain improves with appropriate diet and nutrition.
• B) Dendrites may grow, decreasing contacts between cells.
• C) Chemical transmitters in the brain may become more concentrated.
• D) Increased education, higher income, and decreased likelihood of disability may decrease the process of cortical atrophy.

Recognize the relationships between stress, health behavior, and physical health.

Understand the mechanisms through which psychological factors influence physical health.

Identify effective stress management and health improvement strategies.

Differentiate between illnesses with similar presentations based on symptoms and causative factors.

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Definitions:

Neurotic Paradox

The phenomenon where a person continues to engage in behaviors or patterns that are self-defeating or damaging, despite knowing the negative consequences.

Avoidance Behaviors

Actions taken to evade facing or dealing with stressful or anxiety-inducing situations, often worsening the condition over time.

Test Anxiety

Excessive stress and fear related to taking exams, which can impair an individual's ability to perform well on the test.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.