During the Mid-1980s,pockets of Australian Keyboard Operators Suffered Outbreaks of Severe

question 156

Multiple Choice

During the mid-1980s,pockets of Australian keyboard operators suffered outbreaks of severe pain while typing or performing other repetitive work.Their pain could not be attributed to any discernable physical abnormalities.This best illustrates the role of ________ in the perception of pain.

• A) phantom limb sensations
• B) psychokinesis
• C) social-cultural influences
• D) dissociation

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Definitions:

Adrenaline

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as epinephrine, released in response to stress or excitement, causing increased heart rate and energy.

SSRI

A type of antidepressant called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, used to treat depression by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, digestion, sleep, and other bodily functions.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain crucial for learning and memory, situated within the temporal lobes.