Research on the Effects of Methamphetamine on the Brain Indicates

question 11

Multiple Choice

Research on the effects of methamphetamine on the brain indicates that abusers experience up to 10 percent tissue loss in:

• A)the cerebellum.
• B)limbic system areas involved in emotion and reward.
• C)the left hemisphere.
• D)both the left and right hemispheres.

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Definitions:

Anxiety Disorder

A psychiatric condition marked by overwhelming sensations of fear, anxiety, or worry that adversely affect daily functioning.

Conversion Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by neurological symptoms, such as paralysis or blindness, that are not attributable to any medical condition but are associated with psychological factors.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform.

Multiple-personality Disorder

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