The Prefrontal Cortex Manages Decision-Making, Planning, and Other Coping Skills

question 168

Multiple Choice

 The prefrontal cortex manages decision-making, planning, and other coping skills during a stressful event when dopamine and norepinephrine levels are

• A) moderate.
• B) low.
• C) high.
• D) first high, then drop off gradually.

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Definitions:

Opiate Drugs

A classification of narcotics derived from the opium poppy plant, often used for pain relief but also associated with a high potential for addiction and abuse.

Endorphins

Naturally occurring peptides in the brain that act as neurotransmitters and have pain-relieving properties similar to morphine.

Agitation

A state of anxiety or nervous excitement, often manifesting as restless or tumultuous behavior.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.