Minnie Has Severe Depression That Has Not Been Alleviated by Medication.She

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Multiple Choice

Minnie has severe depression that has not been alleviated by medication.She is administered electro-convulsive therapy, that is, she is given a "shock treatment." We can expect Minnie to suffer a memory loss for events happening right before the shock treatment was administered.This memory loss is due to _____ being disrupted.

• A)constructive processing
• B)redintegration
• C)consolidation
• D)the priming of memories

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Definitions:

Hormesis

A biological phenomenon where a low dose of a harmful substance has a beneficial effect, while a high dose is toxic.

Endocrine System

A network of glands that produce and release hormones to regulate various bodily functions.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various bodily functions.

AIDS

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a critical illness resulting from the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that extensively weakens the immune system.